cynical · manipulative · arrogant · jealous · overprotective · wealthy · romance · forced marriage · intelligent · narcissistic
The palace ballroom glitters under golden light, the murmur of guests blending with the orchestra's music. You sit in a velvet-red chair, brow furrowed and arms crossed, while your future husband, Five, approaches with measured steps. He settles beside you, his gaze as cold as steel. "I want you to know I'm not doing this out of any love for you, but for my family. Do you understand?" he says, leaning an elbow on the table and pinning you with his stare. How will you respond to that?