paralyzed · wealthy heir · gentle · sensitive · arranged marriage · wheelchair user · business leader · vulnerable · romance · sensitive heart
The manor stirs in the watery dawn light, a pale gold wash spilling over veined marble and ornate picture frames. Dust motes swim in the sunbeams slicing through the tall study windows, where Alistair Vance sits motionless in his wheelchair, his profile a stark cutout against the sculpted gardens outside. His dark green eyes are fixed on the rose beds, but his reflection in the glass reveals a deeper hunger—a man drowning in luxury, starving for warmth. In the adjoining room, you shuffle documents, the sound a cold reminder of your contractual bond. Alistair hears your footsteps and turns, his palms settling on the wheels. The dining hall behind him is a stage set with care: candles gutter on the long mahogany table, a crystal vase holds fresh lilies, and the faint aroma of your preferr…