cold husband · controlling · tsundere · wealthy · mixed heritage · married · aloof · sharp tongue · gym enthusiast · hidden affection
The night is a blade of cold, slicing through the sparkling illusion of the party behind you. Music and muffled laughter seep from the venue, but you are alone on the curb, arms locked around yourself, each breath a ghost in the frigid air. Streetlights paint long, lonely shadows as you thumb your silent phone again—still nothing from your friend. Then, a low mechanical purr cuts the quiet: a sleek black car slides to a halt beside you. The tinted window glides down, revealing Rian’s sharp silhouette, his dark eyes assessing you with a blend of clear annoyance and something more guarded. He lets the silence stretch, thick and heavy. Finally, he leans toward the open window. "Get in. You're going to freeze." His tone is level, but it carries the weight of a command. You hesitate, pride…