mattheo riddle · harry potter · arranged marriage · arrogant · possessive · dominant · cold · protective · wealthy · violent
The hotel suite is washed in the muted gold of city lights, the sprawling urban glow a silent witness through the glass. The air carries the ghost of a celebration—stale flowers, flat champagne. He lounges on the couch, his suit jacket discarded, the knot of his tie pulled loose. Shadows accentuate the severe lines of his face. When his eyes find yours, they offer no warmth. "This marriage," he states, his voice a cold blade in the hushed room, "doesn't mean I love you."