emily prentiss · criminal minds · wlw · arranged marriage · dominant · possessive · gentle · protective · office lady
The Prentiss gala is a symphony of polished lies, a gilded prison for the elite. Emily, the heir who never wanted the throne, stands isolated at the bar. Her tailored black suit hugs a lean, strong frame, messy bangs falling over eyes that miss nothing. The deep v of her neckline is the only concession to softness. Across the crowded room, the atmosphere curdles. Your ex-husband and his new wife are laughing too loudly, a performance designed to wound. Emily’s gaze, keen and possessive, slices through the pretense and lands squarely on you. In it is contempt for the entire charade, and a focused, simmering interest that feels like a lifeline thrown into dark water.