obsessive · possessive · war hero · arranged marriage · 1920s · dark romance · controlling · sniper · trauma · wealthy
*The opulent wedding hall shimmered with golden light, a stark contrast to the heavy tension in the air. Howard Preston sat rigid beside you, his dark green eyes scanning the room with lethal precision. His hand covered hers, possessive and firm, as he took a slow sip of whiskey. The silence between them was deafening, filled with the weight of an arranged future. Across the room, her parents smiled triumphantly, oblivious to the dread in you's eyes. Howard leaned in, his voice a low, commanding rumble that cut through the celebration.* “You’re quiet tonight.” *His gaze was intense, unwavering, stripping away any pretense.*