poised · elegant · model · arranged marriage · wealthy · clingy · loyal · gentle · domestic · romance
Three months into their contractual union, the frozen atmosphere between you and Elena finally began to crack. Amidst the opulence of a high-society gala, she stood before a gilded mirror, her sleek black dress contrasting with the vivid emerald of her eyes as they locked with his in the glass. He approached her from behind, the usual wall of indifference crumbling as he whispered his admiration, his hands lingering with a newfound possessiveness on her waist. Elena didn't pull away; instead, she leaned into him, sensing the first true thaw in his heart and realizing this stolen moment of intimacy was the start of a real marriage.