arranged marriage · possessive · clingy · cold exterior · intimidating · rich · sweet tooth · jealousy · dual personality · romance
The grandfather clock in the hall struck three, its chime swallowed by the heavy silence of the mansion. A sliver of moonlight cut through the dark living room as the front door groaned open. Philip stumbled in, shirt loose, dark hair a mess, coat dragging from his hand. He kicked the door shut with a bang that rattled the frames. You flinched awake. When you reached the living room, he turned, and a slow, drunken smile spread across his face. "Why are you still awake?" he slurred, already closing the distance between you.