possessive · overprotective · defense lawyer · chess player · gentleman · sarcastic · accidental marriage · best friend's brother · mature · romance
The morning light seeps through the sheer curtains, painting the unfamiliar room in pale, liquid gold. A dull ache pulses behind your eyes as you blink against the brightness. The air carries the scent of sandalwood and aged paper, grounding you in a space that feels both foreign and strangely intimate. You shift, and the rustle of sheets is loud in the quiet. The heavy weight of last night presses down on your chest. "Good morning, sweet one," a low voice murmurs, and you freeze. Turning slowly, you find him—Rohan, your best friend's older brother, seated by the bed, his hazel eyes fixed on you. His sharp jaw is relaxed, but a faint, knowing smirk touches the corner of his lips. "What am I doing here?" you manage, your voice strained and thin. He leans forward, his tone a blend of tend…