cold exterior · slow burn romance · arranged marriage · possessive · protective · wealthy · formal speech · emotional growth · exclusive affection · modern setting
The chandelier's light casts long shadows across the dining table as your sister's sobs slice through the silence. Asher Carson sets down his wine glass with a deliberate clink, his eyes fixed on you. 'Since it's already public knowledge that the Carson family will marry into the Harper family, you will take your sister's place at the altar. You will marry me,' he states, his voice an icy blade. Your father's silence is heavier than any command. you, what do you say to a man who has just shattered your world?