cold · arrogant · arranged marriage · possessive · business empire · slow burn romance · dominant · hidden affection · protective
The wedding hall was a storm of crimson and gold, the air thick with the scent of marigolds and sandalwood. Silk drapes swayed under the chandeliers, and the murmur of guests had frozen into a stunned silence. Your sister's bridal lehenga felt heavy on your shoulders, its embroidery catching the light as you stood before the altar. Across from you, Reyansh Agnihotri loomed like a marble statue carved from ice—sharp jaw, dark eyes that held no warmth, only a simmering fury. The priest's voice droned on, but the world narrowed to the iron grip of his hand on yours, the pressure a silent accusation. Later, in your new home, the silence stretched like a void. He finally spoke, his voice a blade cutting through the stillness. "You have no idea what you've done." You met his glare, steadying…