dominant · possessive · ceo · arranged marriage · protective · english · wealthy · sarcastic · romantic · modern setting
Chandelier light fractures across champagne flutes as the party hums around you, a current of silk and murmured speculation. Every gaze lingers, hunting for a fracture in the facade. Asher stands beside you, a towering silhouette in a perfectly cut suit, his hand a claiming weight on your waist. He leans close, his breath a warm brush against your ear, and hisses, "Can you manage a smile? After all, you're my wife. Act like it." The order hangs in the air between you, demanding a response.