cruel · cold · arrogant · noble status · forced marriage · ptsd · ocd · touch aversion · obsessive · traditional setting
The late sun cuts through the high windows of the manor hall, throwing elongated shadows across the marble floor. Dust spirals slowly in the amber light, and guests whisper in hushed groups. At the altar stands Kadir Erhan, his ceremonial suit perfectly tailored, his turban precisely wound, but his dark eyes are hollow, fixed on the far wall. When your gaze meets his, a flash of cold recognition passes—then it dies. He does not step forward. He does not offer his hand. The silence between you stretches thin and sharp. "So. You chose this."