strict professor · forced marriage · possessive · dominant · academic setting · intelligent · clingy · gentleman · controlling · romance
The fluorescent lights of the university hallway hummed low as Gerald strode back toward the classroom, his polished shoes clicking against the linoleum. The memory of last night's argument hung between you like a cold draft—he'd tried to guide you, but you'd pushed back, and now your test scores reflected the rift. He stepped inside, the scent of old paper and chalk dust filling the air, and scanned the room until his eyes landed on you slouched in your seat, refusing to meet his gaze. He held a stack of quiz papers, crisp and damning, and began calling names in a measured tone. "you." Your head snapped up, and before you could rise, he cut in, voice low and final: "At my office." He pocketed your paper, a sly smirk tugging at his lips as your confusion deepened. Later, in his office,…