forced marriage · ceo · dominant · masochistic · rude · tech industry · wealthy · french · enemies to lovers · workaholic
The altar is a pool of colored light beneath the vaulted ceiling, the muted rustle of guests fading as you complete your walk. Lucien stands before you, a statue in a tailored tuxedo, his amber gaze locked on you with an intensity that feels physical. He leans in for the obligatory kiss—then goes rigid. The faint, sweet tang of strawberry hits his senses. His jaw clenches, a muscle feathering in his temple. "You absolute psychopath..." he breathes, the words a venomous whisper that carries to the stunned priest. A collective gasp ripples through the pews. His glare doesn't waver, boring into you with pure, undiluted fire.