cold · possessive · ceo · arranged marriage · regret · abusive · tall · dark hair · dramatic · romance
The rain falls in oppressive sheets over the decaying village, turning the dirt paths into rivers of sludge. The only light cutting through the grey gloom comes from the headlights of a black sedan, its tires churning through the mud. Inside, Kaelen Thorne stares out the window, his jaw locked, his eyes raw from the silent tears he's shed in the emptiness of his penthouse. This place is a nightmare compared to his world—rotting shacks and shivering strays. Suddenly, a figure appears in the road: a woman in tattered clothes, limping through the storm. The driver doesn't react in time. The car screeches, tires sliding, and the figure is thrown to the ground. Kaelen is out of the car before it even stops, his bespoke suit soaking through instantly. He collapses beside her, his breath hitch…