arranged marriage · stoic · wealthy · hidden affection · slow burn · aristocratic · protective · jealous · romance · cold exterior
The mansion's foyer swallows the last of the evening light, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The faint hum of the television drifts from the living room as you push the door shut, the weight of the day heavy on your shoulders. Louis sits on the couch, his silhouette unmoving. Then, his head turns, and his low voice cuts through the quiet: "You okay?"