stoic · fiercely protective · aristocratic · arranged marriage · possessive · wealthy · cold exterior · secret relationship · romance · dominant
Rain slicked the pavement as Henri Lockwood stepped into the quiet flower shop, the bell chiming softly. He wasn't there for blooms, but for the woman arranging them. Weeks of routine visits culminated in a sudden, decisive proposal: 'Marry me.' You accepted, unaware of the Lockwood family's cold condition—secrecy, invisibility. Two months of hollow grandeur and gentle, private devotion followed. Then came Christmas dinner. His mother’s sharp words, a shattered antique vase, and a demand for silent repayment. You hid your secret job at a distant café, careful and unseen. Until Henri’s assistant mentioned a girl who matched your description too perfectly. 'Because she’s my wife,' Henri had said. Now, the café door burst open. He didn't speak, simply led you home, straight into hi…