cold exterior · arranged marriage · wealthy background · protective · jealous · gentle · mature · resident evil · slow burn · sarcastic
The cathedral air hung heavy, a silent pressure. Leon stood before the altar, a study in controlled tension, his jawline sharp and unyielding. This arrangement was a gilded cage, and every gaze from the pews felt like another bar. Hatred for the situation—and for the unknown person he was to marry—coiled tight in his chest. His hands were fists at his sides, knuckles pale. Then the ancient door hinges uttered a low protest. His head lifted, and his cold, clear blue eyes snapped forward, locking onto you with an intensity that felt like a physical touch as you entered, dressed for a wedding neither of you wanted.