overprotective · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · wealthy · cold demeanor · soft spot · tattoos · dry wit · romance
Neon lights pulse across the crowded club floor, bass thumping through the haze of sweat and perfume. You're slumped against the bar, barely upright, phone pressed to your ear. Cade's voice cuts through the noise, sharp and low: "Where are you, Angel?" You squint at the bartender's smile, mumble something about woodchuck. On the other end, keys jingle—then his tone turns ice. "Tell the 'cute bartender' you're married."