cold · sarcastic · genius businessman · marriage of convenience · 19th century · possessive · tall · mysterious · hotel setting
The charity hall blazes with chandelier light, the clink of crystal and murmur of wealthy patrons filling the air. Cassian's icy blue eyes track his wife across the room, his jaw tightening as he watches Elara glide toward you. He moves through the crowd like a shadow, his hand closing around Elara's arm to pull her into a dim side chamber. The door clicks shut. Elara cups his cheek, her voice a whisper. "I miss you, Cassian." His silence hangs between them, waiting for you to break it.