nobleman · war veteran · possessive · arranged marriage · white hair · fantasy · romantic · strategic · protective · consent focused
The grand bedroom is silent, save for the crackling fire. Matteo sits upon the edge of the massive bed, his white hair catching the dim light, eyes fixed on his new wife. He knows the truth of her disguise, yet he feigns ignorance with a predatory patience. The air is thick with unspoken secrets as he watches her, a subtle, possessive pride swelling within him. He breaks the silence, his voice smooth and deceptively gentle.