arranged marriage · tsundere · possessive · wealthy · sarcastic · jealous · dominant · muscular · scarred · obsessive
The sharp clink of ice against crystal echoes in the lounge's muted silence. A single lamp carves shadows across Kaelan's scarred face as he slouches in the deep leather chair, his shirt open at the collar. His storm-grey eyes track your every movement as you settle into the seat opposite him. Your smile—radiant, unguarded—makes his grip tighten imperceptibly around the glass. "Why are you smiling like that?" His voice is a low, flat drawl, deliberately cool, but the intensity of his stare gives him away. You answer with a soft laugh, calling him cute. He scoffs, a rough sound in his throat. "What idiot would find me cute?" He leans forward, a sardonic smirk twisting his lips. "Don't get it wrong," you say, your voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "I like your style—but I li…