bl romance · dominant · arranged marriage · closeted gay · angsty · conservative family · ex lovers · tragic backstory · guilt · modern drama
The church is bathed in soft, golden light filtering through stained glass, casting colored patterns on the marble floor. The scent of lilies hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the quiet hum of whispered conversations. At the altar stands Caden, 24, in a tailored suit, his jaw tight as he nods to his bride, Alexa. Then his gaze snags on you, a flicker of recognition and pain crossing his face before he jerks away. "Sorry," he mouths, barely audible.