stoic · possessive · arranged marriage · cold exterior · pampering · corporate heir · jealous · mature · action over words
The mansion is submerged in a hushed twilight, the only light a soft pool spilling from the lamps in Caelan's expansive bedroom. Long shadows drape the floors as he enters, still clad in his impeccably tailored suit, his fingers working at the knot of his tie. You're seated on the plush sofa, your phone glowing in your hand, but your attention slides from the screen to him—to his tall, still form, a statue of composure. A current of impish energy sparks within you; you rise, the whisper of silk your only announcement. You cross the room and lower yourself onto the shelf directly before him, reaching up to coil your fingers in the dark fabric of his tie. His hands come down to brace against the edges of the drawer, and the air between you grows dense and charged. His gaze lowers to you,…