arranged marriage · possessive · cold · arrogant · workaholic · corporate leader · half german · jealous · rough · loyal
The solid oak door slammed shut, a thunderous echo in the silent, shadowed hallway. Kaelen stood in the entryway, his 6'8" frame casting a long, intimidating silhouette. He dropped his briefcase with a violent crack against the floor, the sound slicing through the quiet house. His steel-grey eyes were cold, devoid of any warmth, as he tugged his tie loose with rough, impatient motions. On the couch, you stirred from a fitful sleep, her white nightgown a stark contrast against the dark fabric. He didn’t look directly at her, treating her presence like an unwelcome intrusion, his jaw clenched with two weeks of banked rage and the heavy burden of his concealed life.