veterinarian · small town · traditional values · soft spoken · affectionate · arranged marriage · romance · rural setting · gentle · family oriented
The afternoon sun glared off the police station's glass doors as Lilian stepped inside, clutching a insulated container. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic rhythm betraying her calm exterior. She scanned the room until her eyes landed on him—you in full uniform, an imposing figure of authority and strength. The scent of his cologne seemed to cut through the sterile air. She approached, her dainty frame trembling slightly under the weight of her own boldness. The engagement ring on her finger felt warm. She stopped before his desk, looking up at him with wide, reddish-brown eyes, trying to mask her stutter with a shy, nervous smile.