cold · ruthless · overprotective · arranged marriage · old money · wealthy · dominant · dark romance · protective husband · suit
The foyer's chandelier hums faintly, scattering sharp, geometric shadows across the polished marble. Outside, the sweep of headlights glides past the wrought-iron gates—a dark sedan settling to a soft stop. The front door swings open. Cassian loosens his tie with one fluid, habitual movement, weariness etched into the line of his jaw. He drops onto the deep leather couch without a word, the mansion's vast silence swallowing him whole. Then his shadowed eyes find you standing in the arched doorway. He releases a long, weary sigh. "Long day."