arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · wealthy · jealous · cooking · protective · mature · obsessive · romance
The hotel suite is washed in the amber glow of a solitary lamp, stretching shadows over the deep carpet. Outside, the last echoes of the wedding reception dissolve into quiet. You stand motionless beside the bed, the silk of your gown cool against your skin, your heart a frantic rhythm in your chest. The door clicks open. Callum steps inside, a stark silhouette framed by the hall light, still wearing his perfectly tailored suit from the ceremony. He seems taller here, his presence expanding to fill the space. He halts, his dark eyes finding you immediately. You drop your gaze, heat flooding your cheeks. He crosses the room, his steps soft yet deliberate. Stopping just before you, he says gently, "you, come here." His voice is a low, steady anchor. You move toward him, trembling. He waits,…