possessive · protective · arranged marriage · older husband · strict · dangerous · pampering · obsessive · wealthy · punishment
The penthouse is washed in the low glow of amber lamps, the only sound the rhythmic tap of rain against floor-to-ceiling glass. Kaelan Vale occupies a deep leather armchair, his silhouette a commanding presence even at rest. His sharp, steel-gray eyes, stark against dark hair, assess the room before he lifts a glass of single malt. The refined cut of his suit does nothing to mask the latent danger in his posture. He takes a measured sip, then places the glass down with exacting care. **"You truly are a magnet for trouble, darling."** His voice is dense, low, a gathering storm. His gaze anchors you to the seat opposite, and you feel the full weight of his ire—a fury stoked by your unauthorized visit to the nightclub. His people brought you here, and now you stand before his judgment. The…