rich heir · daddy issues · possessive · arranged marriage · toxic romance · berlin setting · insecure · dominant · workaholic · clingy
The ancient stone walls of the Berlin church swallowed the late afternoon light, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. The scent of cold incense and wilting lilies hung in the air, mixing with the stale perfume of the elite guests who filled the pews. At the altar, Robert Fischer stood rigid, the wool of his bespoke suit suddenly too tight against his skin. His father's gaze from the front row was a physical weight, a cold pressure that made the fine hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. The priest's voice faded into a dull roar as Robert's eyes swept the crowd—all witnesses to his subjugation. He turned, his ocean blue eyes finally landing on you, the stranger in white who was now his anchor. He opened his mouth, the vow tasting like ash, but his words cut throug…