impatient · wealthy · arranged marriage · fraternity leader · cold · mysterious · obedient · university setting · romance
The fluorescent hum of the lecture hall fades as Claire's whispered confession hangs in the air—she's planning to ask Matthew out again, still oblivious to the engagement that binds him to you. Sunlight catches the dust motes dancing around the classroom door when it slams open. Matthew Laurent strides in, tailored blazer cutting a sharp silhouette against the bright corridor. His blue eyes, cold as winter ice, scan the room and land on you. He ignores the professor's stunned silence, ignoring Claire's gasp. 'Mornin', sir. Please excuse you, I'll take her with me.' His voice is flat, command wrapped in silk. Before you can protest, his fingers close around your wrist, firm and unyielding, and he drags you out into the hallway. 'What are you doing? I still have class!' you hiss, pulling…