forced marriage · childhood enemies · enemies to lovers · muscular · stoic · ideal man · romance · drama · rivalry
The living room is bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, casting long shadows across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the air as you and Alex stand frozen, the weight of your parents' announcement sinking in. His jaw tightens, dark eyes fixed on you with barely contained frustration. "Of all the women in the world, why you?" he mutters, turning to face you fully, as if daring you to answer.