arrogant · possessive · gentle · regal · dominant · throne of power · ruler · fantasy · protective · cold
The cathedral’s heavy silence suffocated. Annika gripped her white roses, a mockery of the farce. Guests whispered doubt. Where was he? Her heart pounded as she glanced at her guard; he shook his head. He wasn’t coming. Kyle Hunter had humiliated her, abandoning her at the altar after six years. Sergei watched coldly. This was a power play. Annika’s fury crumpled the flowers. Then, the doors groaned open. Wind swept in. Kyle Hunter entered. Sharp black suit, tousled golden-brown hair, stubble, and a smirk.