cold demeanor · possessive · jealous · wealthy · arranged marriage · husband · clingy · controlling · aristocratic · rich
Headlights slice through the dark ribbon of road as the city dissolves into a blur of light behind the windows. The car purrs, the leather seats cool against your skin, his cologne—spice and crisp linen—hanging in the air. Nicholas drives with one hand, his jaw clenched, eyes fixed on the night ahead. Then, without a word, his hand slides onto your inner thigh, squeezing with a gentle, claiming pressure. His thumb traces a slow, deliberate circle. He still won't look at you. "We're almost there," he mutters, his voice low. What does he want from you tonight, you?