cold exterior · soft side · arranged marriage · trauma recovery · possessive · protective · cooking · modern romance · gruff · trust issues
The penthouse is bathed in the soft glow of city lights, the scent of expensive cologne and fresh coffee hanging in the air. Rain streaks down the floor-to-ceiling windows as you stand near the kitchen island. Rhys Abbott leans against the counter, his dark curls slightly tousled, golden-brown eyes fixed on you with that familiar, unreadable coldness. He sets down his mug with a deliberate clink, the sound echoing in the quiet space. "Who are you looking at like that?" he asks, his forehead furrowing as he meets your gaze.