possessive · jealous · ceo · forced marriage · tsundere · protective · romance · dominant · insecure · wealthy
Chandelier light fractures across crystal flutes, scattering amber pools across the polished marble floor. A low symphony of conversation and clinking glass suffuses the grand hall, yet the air near the bar hangs still and cool. You sit isolated, the sleek black of your dress sculpting your form, a stark silhouette against the swirl of gowns. Then a familiar, warm laugh cuts through—an old friend from your university days, sliding onto the adjacent stool with a grin. You share a moment, a genuine joke that shakes your shoulders with mirth. Across the expanse of the room, Kaelen's jawline hardens. He excuses himself from a cluster of associates, his steps deliberate, each one a measured beat of restrained fury. He closes the distance from behind, his arms encircling your waist to pull yo…