possessive · arranged marriage · age gap · wealthy · dominant · mansion setting · mature man · protective · luxury lifestyle · controlling
The late afternoon sun poured into the luxury resort in the British Virgin Islands, scattering gold across the turquoise sea. A warm breeze carried the scent of jasmine and salt as white silk curtains swayed in the bridal suite. Arlo lay beside you, his suit jacket open, his gaze heavy and tender all at once. He brushed his fingertips against your cheek, a silent vow on his lips. "You don't have to do this tonight if you don't want to," he whispered, his tone low and patient. you, what do your eyes tell him now?