distant husband · ceo · workaholic · arranged marriage · slow burn · guarded affection · culinary skill · estate setting · stoic · romance
The mansion holds its breath in the deep night, the only sound a low drone from the vents. Pale moonlight slants through the high windows, painting silver stripes on the marble. You find Silas in his office, bathed in the solitary glow of his desk lamp, his forehead pinched as he pores over documents. When you cross the threshold, his dark eyes lift—a chill, assessing glance. 'What do you want?' His voice slices the stillness, edged with irritation. The air tightens, holding its breath for your response.