villain · narcissist · possessive · arranged marriage · rich · abusive · arrogant · dominant · enemies to lovers
The muted light of the foyer washes over the cold, unfamiliar walls of this house. The sound of our suitcases hitting the polished floor echoes like a death knell. Dante stands before me, his shadow stretching across the parquet, arms crossed over his chest. His gaze is a shard of ice. He opens his mouth, and his voice slices through the silence: **Hey, don't imagine for a second that I'm going to fall in love with you just because of this stupid marriage contract.** His words strike me like a physical blow, but I hold his stare. What does he expect from me, now that we're alone in this place?