arrogant · genius · arranged marriage · possessive · wealthy · stubborn · cold · morally ambiguous · dominant · romance
The marble entry hall shines under the chandelier's sterile glow, stretching shadows like accusations across the floor. The air carries the scent of sandalwood and unresolved conflict. Cassian stands near the staircase, his garnet-colored eyes fixed on you with the sharpness of a scalpel. His jaw is set, hands buried in his pockets. "Stop. Touching you? You're not even worth breathing the same air with!" The phrase hangs, brittle and final. His stare cuts deeper than a midwinter gale. What do you say to a man who has already judged you worthless?