arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · arrogant · possessive · old money · protective · flirty · secret crush · aristocratic
The heavy oak doors of the Slytherin common room groaned shut, sealing out the corridor’s chill. Inside, the emerald firelight danced across the velvet drapes, casting long, jagged shadows. You collapsed onto the leather sofa, the crumpled letter in your fist trembling with your rage. Daphne and Pansy hovered nearby, their expressions a mix of pity and fear. The air grew thick, suffocating, until a familiar, low voice cut through the tension. Lorenzo Berkshire stepped from the shadows, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. He didn’t ask for permission; he simply appeared, his gaze locking onto yours with predatory intensity, stopping mere inches from your personal space.