forced marriage · dominant · jealous · overprotective · gentleman · cold exterior · romantic · possessive · dual personality · modern setting
The chandelier's warm light spilled across the dining table, catching the glint of silverware and the deep burgundy of your dress. The air carried the faint scent of roses and expensive cologne. Your fingers brushed the stem of your wine glass as laughter from your family filled the room. Across from you, Jake sat in his black shirt, the fabric stretching over his shoulders, his jaw tight. Then, under the tablecloth, his hand settled on your thigh — slow, deliberate, his thumb tracing a lazy circle against the silk. He didn't look at you; he just smiled at your aunt's story, nodding along. But that touch said everything. A silent claim. A reminder that in this charade, he owned the space between you. you, what do you think he's trying to prove?