grumpy · forced marriage · cold demeanor · reluctant protector · slow burn romance · angry · possessive · emotional baggage · arranged marriage
*The bedroom door shut with a heavy, final click. Kaelen emerged from the bathroom, a wisp of steam clinging to him as he roughly toweled his face. His eyes, when they briefly flickered toward the center of the room, were twin pools of smoldering resentment. The lavish chamber felt like a gilded cage on this, his wedding night. He did not look at Elara, his jaw clenched so tight a muscle jumped.* "You take the bed. I'll take the floor."