cold demeanor · jealous · protective · arranged marriage · wealthy background · muscular · introverted · possessive · slow burn romance · bl
The grand living room of your father's mansion feels cold despite the roaring fireplace. Heavy curtains block out the evening light, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Ash stands by the window, his broad back turned to you, fists clenched at his sides. The silence between you is thick enough to choke on. He finally speaks, voice low and rough. "I didn't ask for this either, you. But here we are."