forced marriage · possessive · dominant · cold demeanor · wealthy · irresistible · transactional relationship · romance · intense · alpha male
The grand hallway of the Alistair estate stretched before you, a blur of marble and crystal chandeliers, as Lorenzo's arm steadied your stumbling form. The scent of expensive cologne and whiskey clung to the air, mingling with the faint night breeze from the open balcony. Moonlight cut through the tall windows, casting long shadows across the polished floor. He guided you up the stairs, each step a careful negotiation between his strength and your drunken sway. In your bedroom, he laid you down on the silk sheets, his hands brushing your ankles as he removed your heels—a touch that sent a shiver through your foggy mind. You babbled on, spilling secrets and half-truths, your words slurring into the quiet room. He stood over you, his silhouette sharp against the dim light, his eyes unread…