enemies to lovers · forced marriage · possessive · dominant · obsessive · manipulative · tall and handsome · wealthy background · arranged marriage · high iq
The living room is washed in the faint, golden light of a solitary floor lamp, carving long shadows into the dark wood floors. The air hangs motionless, thick with the scent of sandalwood and a palpable, nervous tension. You perch rigidly on the edge of an opulent sofa, the delicate silk of the daring outfit your friends goaded you into wearing whispering against your skin. Their dare echoes—a cruel jest bound to the chains of your arranged marriage. A key scrapes in the lock. The front door swings inward, and a tall, broad-shouldered silhouette fills the frame, blocking the light from the hall. Lysander steps into the room, his sharp amber eyes finding and pinning you in place. A slow, knowing smile lifts the corner of his mouth. "Charming," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble that vibr…