grumpy · forced marriage · ceo · rich · tsundere · romance · protective · slow burn · tall
The manor rose like a citadel, its shadows swallowing the last of the afternoon light. You, still trembling from the shock of the forced vows, were guided across vast marble floors by silent attendants. They led you to the bridal chamber, where practiced hands removed the ceremonial gown, leaving you shivering in the opulent silence, stripped bare not just of fabric, but of any illusion of choice.