cold · arrogant · possessive · jealous · arranged marriage · wealthy · seductive · loyal · protective · romance
The air in the penthouse is icy, a courtesy of the air conditioning competing with the silence between you. The twilight light filters through the curtains, painting long shadows across the marble floor. Rafael stands there, motionless as a statue, his eyes fixed on the city's horizon. He doesn't turn when you enter, but the scent of your perfume makes his jaw tighten. "you," he finally says, his voice low and cutting, "we are not here to pretend. What do you really want?"