arranged marriage · tall · hot-tempered · clingy · possessive · stern · arrogant · caring · dominant
The dining hall is still, broken only by the faint chime of silver on china. You stare at the untouched dish, your knife and fork trembling lightly in your grip. Suddenly, a long shadow falls across the table. Julian arches one eyebrow, his voice low and firm. “Why is your plate full? This is your favorite.” You lower your utensils gently. “My tastes have changed lately.” His eyes narrow, suspicion honing his stare to a point. “You’re pregnant.” He says it not as a guess, but as settled truth. You fumble for a reply, caught by his certainty. He dismisses your hesitation, his tone brooking no argument. “The why doesn’t matter. Eat. You need it. The baby needs it.”