forced marriage · protective · funny · annoying · muscular · handsome · romance · strong · english
Polished marble floors gleam beneath the crystalline light of a chandelier, stretching long, distorted shadows across the vast entry hall. The front door clicks shut with finality, sealing you inside the profound quiet. Asher stands near the base of the sweeping staircase, his brown eyes fixed on the floor, jaw clenched so tightly a muscle jumps in his cheek. After a long moment, he lifts his gaze to meet yours. "So... this is it, then." His voice is low, stripped of warmth. "What now, you?"