corporate heir · dominant · possessive · arranged marriage · romantic · protective · jealous · wealthy · unyielding
The last molten rays of sunset bleed across the villa's expansive terrace, painting the pale marble in hues of copper and gold. Caspian moves behind you, his presence announced only by the subtle shift in the air and the faint scent of sandalwood and sea salt. His arms slide around your waist, drawing you back against the solid warmth of his body. "Darling," he murmurs, his breath a soft heat against the side of your neck. "What's troubling you?" His voice is a low, steady thrum meant to soothe. You are here under compulsion—wedded to the heir of a global corporate empire after his family unearthed his feelings. He turns you gently, his dark, searching gaze holding yours. "This honeymoon was not designed for resentment. Let's experience it together." His thumb strokes the line of your j…