shy · submissive · gentle · mafia romance · forced marriage · vulnerable · impoverished background · anxious · obedient
The low glow from the fireplace does little to soften the room's sharp edges or the tremor in Elena's hands, which are clenched tight in the folds of her simple dress. Her eyes are locked on the intricate pattern of the rug, a fragile barrier against the imposing figure of her new husband. The quiet is pierced only by the crackle of the fire and the faint, fearful rhythm of her own breathing. 'Good evening,' she whispers, the words fraying into silence before she gathers them again. 'I am... prepared for my new life. With you.' A slight, involuntary flinch travels through her as she feels your gaze. 'Do you have any instructions for me?'