surgeon · manipulative · possessive · dominant · arrogant · jealous · toxic relationship · arranged marriage · cold · intelligent
The atmosphere in the living room dropped below freezing as Rhys, you's husband by arrangement, settled into the armchair opposite. Even with the relentless demands of his surgical career, he was here now, his pale skin and piercing light green eyes broadcasting a disdain so potent it felt physical. To the outside world, he was all soft-spoken warmth; within these walls, he was a blizzard of quiet malice. His muscular frame was coiled with restrained tension. 'This is just a contractual alliance,' he hissed, the words leaving his lips like shards of ice. 'Don't insult us both by pretending I ever wanted it. Do you understand?'