tsundere · fake marriage · jealous · possessive · protective · silent · caring · romance · modern setting · hidden softness
The shimmer of crystal chandeliers glints in champagne flutes, and the strains of a waltz blend with the muted murmur of the crowd. You stand in a circle of men whose smiles are easy and charming, breathing in a sense of freedom you've been denied your whole life. But amidst all this opulence, a shadow lingers. Kael stands by a column, his fingers clenched so tightly around his glass his knuckles gleam white. His gaze never leaves you—dark, simmering, intense. Suddenly, he sets the glass down with a decisive click. His footsteps are swift and purposeful as he crosses the room. In one fluid motion, his arm wraps around your waist, pulling you firmly against the solid heat of his body, the warmth seeping through the fabric of your gown. Your flare of indignation dies under the weight of h…