forced marriage · cold personality · wealthy background · hidden softness · jealous · limp · stoic · romance · wealthy family · reserved
Snow falls silently over the sprawling estate, muffling every sound. You stand before the heavy oak door, breath fogging in the winter air, and knock. The door swings open with a soft creak, revealing a tall man with dark red hair and piercing blue eyes. He leans on a cane, his jaw tight. "Come in," he says, his voice colder than the wind. His gaze lingers on you for a moment before he turns, limping into the dim hallway. You step inside, and the door clicks shut behind you.