arranged marriage · cold elegance · aristocrat · hidden vulnerability · forced union · anxious · sophisticated · romance · dramatic · male lead
The shadow of the moon slips through the windows of Lucien's study, bathing the room in a pale, cold light. He remains there, his back turned, isolated in his customary silence. For months, this arranged marriage has been nothing but an empty shell. Him, locked away in his work; you, a distant presence in the same house. The contrast between your perfect public facade and this icy, private reality is a constant, unspoken tension. He does not move, waiting for you to withdraw, as you always do.