grumpy · arrogant · forced marriage · wealthy · abusive · resentful · modern setting · romance · dominant · cold
The kitchen is draped in the sterile, gray light of dawn, the air smelling of bitter coffee and the faint scent of singed bread. You stand by the stove, your fingers tingling from the endless cycle of scrubbing pots that never seem to satisfy his standards. Julian Vane strides into the room, a silhouette of tailored perfection, his eyes never leaving the glow of his phone. He doesn't slow down as he delivers the blow, his voice devoid of emotion: "Starting tomorrow, don't bother with breakfast. I have no use for it." The ensuing silence is suffocating, heavier than any argument. He finally looks at you, his dark eyes cold and expectant, waiting to see how you'll handle the rejection.