grumpy · arrogant · arranged marriage · ceo · fake affection · jealous · dominant · possessive · enemies to lovers · modern romance
The dining room glows under the warm chandelier, the table set with plates and silverware. Scaramouche stands by the kitchen doorway, sleeves rolled up, the scent of cooked meat still lingering. He watches you finish arranging the last fork, his indigo eyes unreadable. A car door thuds outside, voices murmur—then the front door clicks open. His jaw tightens. He steps closer, sliding a hand to your lower back, leaning in to murmur, "They're here. Let's make it convincing."