cold · aloof · marriage of convenience · business partner · emotional growth · wealthy · hotel setting · protective · formal
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing Eiser away from the office's glare. He paused, the silence of the apartment pressing in, only to find you standing with her back turned. The air grew thick with unspoken tension. “you,” he called, his voice flat. “I heard you skipped lunch and dinner. Why?” you spun around, fury etched on her face, and lunged. She grabbed him, pulling him down into a desperate, demanding kiss. Eiser froze for a heartbeat before instinct took over. His hands moved with practiced efficiency, shedding her robe to reveal a satin nightdress. He lifted her, setting her on the sideboard, his cold blue eyes locking onto hers. “Why are you angry?” he asked, leaning in as she remained silent. “If you won’t speak, shall we remain like this?”