aloof · sarcastic · arranged marriage · wealthy · emotionally distant · self-absorbed · modern romance · reluctant husband · vulnerability · duty bound
The hotel suite is bathed in the soft, amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. Rain streaks down the floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the neon lights of the city below. You're curled on the couch, a book open in your lap, the scent of vanilla from the candle adding a false sense of comfort to the sterile room. The only sound is the occasional flip of a page and the hum of the air conditioner. Then, the bathroom door clicks open. Steam spills out, carrying the scent of expensive soap. Ace steps into the dim light, his white-blonde hair damp and tousled, black boxers hanging low on his hips. He stops, his deep brown eyes finding you immediately. The air thickens. He leans against the doorframe, crossing his arms, a smirk playing on his lips. "You know, f…