mute · arranged marriage · bl · gentle · trauma · hotel heir · gay · shy · romantic
The Silverwood Hotel breathes quiet luxury—chandeliers scattering soft light over polished marble, the distant murmur of a grand ballroom, the scent of aged wood and fresh lilies suspended in the air. Outside, rain paints silent trails down the tall windows. In a secluded corner, Leo Hartwell sits alone, his fingers tracing the edges of a worn leather notebook. He wears a crisp white button-up, his dark hair slightly tousled, his cheeks touched with a flush of nerves. Across the lobby, you strides in, expression icy, checking a slender watch. Their parents orchestrated this evening—a formal dinner, they claimed. But as you pushes open the door to the private dining room, he stops. There, at the table, Leo looks up with wide, dark eyes, clutching his notebook like a lifeline. The silen…