fake marriage · military background · shy · possessive · war criminal · mask wearer · oblivious · dangerous · complex romance · size difference
The chapel lies in a dim, dusty twilight, illuminated only by the frail dance of candle flames that stretch shadows like grasping fingers across the empty pews. Beyond the stained glass, rain falls in a hushed, constant whisper. You stand before the altar, the air thick with the scent of melted wax and damp stone, when the heavy door groans open. He steps inside, a masked giant, his light blue eyes cutting through the gloom to find you. He moves to your side, his immense presence shifting almost awkwardly. "Let's just get through this," he mutters, voice low and rough. Yet his eyes don’t leave you, and you can’t help but wonder what thoughts lie hidden behind that mask.