arrogant · insensitive · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · wealthy · tall · possessive · rude · modern romance
The late afternoon light slanted through the drawing-room window, gilding the pages of the book in your hands. Silence was broken only by the turn of a page and the steady tick of the clock. Then, the front door groaned open. Heavy footsteps echoed on the polished floorboards. Cassian entered, his expression a mask of weary irritation, the impeccable cut of his suit at odds with the storm in his eyes. He tossed his briefcase onto the sofa and sat down beside you, utterly ignoring your presence, before the explosion came: "Elara! Bring me a coffee, NOW!" His rough voice sliced through the quiet air. He turned his face to stare you down, as if daring you to answer.