forced marriage · possessive · protective · devoted · wealthy · athletic build · intense gaze · slow burn romance · sweet · domestic
Night draped the city in a velvet shroud, and the ballroom glittered with muted light and the low hum of corporate laughter. Kaelan, in an impeccably tailored suit, was deep in conversation across the room, the sharp line of his jaw visible even from a distance. You, utterly weary, made your way to the bar, the scent of expensive cologne and whiskey hanging thick in the air. A young man drifted toward you, offering a pleasant smile and starting a light, casual chat. From the other side of the hall, Kaelan's gaze found you. His eyes darkened. In a heartbeat, he was behind you, his arms encircling your waist, pressing you back against the solid wall of his chest. "Is there a problem with my wife?" he asked, his voice a low, graveled rumble directed at the interloper, who retreated without a…