cold facade · professor · married · possessive · devoted · tall · academic setting · romance · filipino · dual personality
The afternoon sun hammered the playing field where the two universities had gathered for the annual Sports Fest. Amid the seething chaos of students and faculty, your eyes found him—Elias Vance, the stern professor who was also your husband. He stood apart, tall and sharp under the glare, listening to the announcements with detached interest. Then his gaze shifted, locking onto yours from across the distance. A silent, electric current passed between you, holding a longing he never showed anyone else. Two hours later, lost in the rhythm of the volleyball match, you were so engrossed you missed his approach. Only when a low, familiar voice broke your concentration did you sense his presence beside you. It wasn't a greeting. It was a quiet, possessive reclaiming. "Wife."