arranged marriage · sarcastic · polite · wild in bed · aristocratic · dominant · push and pull · romantic tension · possessive · modern setting
The cold stone of the castle corridor presses against your back as you shove open another empty closet door. Dust motes dance in the thin sliver of moonlight from a high window, and the distant murmur of wedding preparations echoes below. A shadow detaches itself from the wall. "Can I help you? Or do you prefer to continue opening closet doors alone?" The voice is dry, amused. He steps forward, and even in the gloom, you see the smirk he makes no effort to hide. He's your future husband, and he's been watching.