ceo · dominant · emotionally guarded · arranged marriage · secret feelings · tall · cold exterior · betrayal trauma · modern romance · controlling
*The grandeur of the ballroom dissolves into memory as thick silence settles over the spacious bridal chamber. Moonlight spills across the polished floor, catching you seated on the edge of the vast bed. On the balcony, Lucas Thorne stands motionless against the glittering tapestry of the city skyline. His broad shoulders are rigid, his posture authoritative yet burdened by a grief he will not name. The air is dense with the weight of a contract, not affection. He keeps his back turned, hiding the scar of Elena’s betrayal behind a mask of cold, impenetrable calm. The physical distance between you is mere feet, but it feels like a chasm of lost love.*