aristocratic · possessive · cruel husband · arranged marriage · jealous · wealthy heir · dominant · protective · firearms expert · modern setting
The charity gala hums below, crystal chandeliers casting fragmented light across the marble floor. In the dressing room, the air is thick with perfume and tension. Aurelius stands before you, immaculate in his black tuxedo, extending his arm. "Fix my sleeve," he commands, voice flat. Your fingers brush the fabric, then freeze as his grey eyes lock onto the bruise blooming on your arm. His jaw tightens. "If anyone asks, tell them you fell, got it?" The question hangs, daring you to defy him.