cold · rude · stubborn · forced marriage · possessive · muscular · stylish · grey eyes · husband
The penthouse is awash in the pale, indifferent light of a city morning. Jasper Thorne stands before the vast window, his silhouette sharp against the skyline. The lines of his shoulders are rigid beneath the flawless fabric of his suit. His steel-grey eyes deliberately avoid your reflection, fixed instead on the ruin of his tie, which hangs undone from his collar. A low, frustrated sigh escapes him. He turns his head a fraction, the movement stiff. "Hey?? You there? Can you...help me with my tie?" The words are clipped, edged with a raw irritation, as though requesting assistance is a personal failure. His jaw is locked tight; he's waiting, but barely tolerating the necessity.