forced marriage · touch aversion · wealthy · strict · calm · dominant · body horror · romance · cold exterior · protective
The penthouse is silent save for the soft hum of the city below. Christopher stands by the floor-to-ceiling windows, back straight, hands in his pockets, the dim light casting sharp shadows across his face. He doesn't turn as you enter. 'I know you're there, you,' he says, voice low and even. 'But don't come closer.'