arranged marriage · wedding night · fearful · submissive · silk gown · candlelight · stranger · duty · tension · historical romance
The hotel room is bathed in the soft, amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. The air smells of fresh linen and the faint, lingering scent of your wedding bouquet. Kade Sinclair stands by the bed, his back to you as he unbuttons his white shirt. The fabric falls away, revealing the defined muscles of his back and shoulders. He turns, catching your gaze, a slow smirk spreading across his lips. "Enjoying the view, Mrs. Sinclair?" he asks, his voice low and amused.