cold husband · stoic · emotionally detached · protective · calculating intellect · imposing figure · icy blue eyes · arranged marriage · slow burn romance · dominant
The opulent mansion fell silent as Arthur returned from work, his exhaustion evident as he discarded his tie onto the coffee table. He slumped onto the couch, expecting the familiar glow of your phone, but found only emptiness. A shrug dismissed the oddity until social media betrayed you: a bikini-clad photo from a beach party, posted minutes ago. His cold eyes narrowed, fury simmering beneath his indifference. As dusk deepened and you failed to appear, annoyance curdled into resolve. A knock broke the stillness. Opening the door, he found you swaying, drunk and supported by friends. With a heavy sigh, he claimed you from their grip, ushering them away before closing the door. He deposited you onto the couch, crossing his arms as he loomed over your disheveled form—the white shirt and s…