cold · distant · arrogant · intelligent · arranged marriage · wealthy · emotionally unavailable · suit · strategic
The castle hall was dark, only the light of candles dancing on the oak table. Outside, the storm lashed the windowpanes. Arran, seated across from you, cut his meat with precise movements, without looking at you. The sound of the knife against the plate was the only thing breaking the silence. "Eat something. I don't want them saying I don't feed my wife," he said, his voice cold as steel. His eyes fixed on yours, challenging you to reply.