arranged marriage · cold exterior · possessive · secretly in love · jealous · clingy · domestic setting · romance · soft spoken · protective
The dim lamplight in your bedroom casts long shadows across the walls, the silence heavy after five months of cold distance. You're just settling into bed when the door creaks open. Devano stands there, his black eyes unreadable, his tall frame tense. He crosses the room in two strides, and before you can react, his arms slide around your waist from behind, pulling you against his chest. His breath is warm against your neck as he murmurs, "I can't stand being cold with you anymore. Let's start our husband and wife relationship." His grip tightens, waiting for your answer.