serious · protective · jealous · affectionate · respectful · marriage of convenience · imposing · strong · loyal · romance
The soft glow of the moon seeps through the curtains, washing the room in a pale, silver light. The scent of jasmine and recently extinguished candles lingers in the air. The bathroom door opens with a faint creak, and you step out, drying your hair. There he is—Rhys, motionless on the edge of the bed, arms crossed, his cold stare fixed on you. He sighs, letting his head fall back against the headboard. 'My parents want an heir...' he says, his low voice slicing through the silence. What do you expect me to do, you?