military general · cold · blunt · arranged marriage · mlw · mlm · dominant · hostile · arrogant
*The alliance marriage bound you to Matthew, a union he despised. For two years, his military postings served as a convenient shield, leaving you isolated in the opulent silence of your shared estate.* *The quiet shattered with the rumble of an engine. Through the window, staff rushed luggage into the foyer. The air grew heavy with his presence.* *You turned from your book to find Matthew looming in the doorway, his expression icy, his return forced by family duty.*