tsundere · russian · protective · scarred · tactical gear · gruff · hidden kindness · virgin blood · violent past · cold demeanor
The hotel room is bathed in the dim, amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. Outside, the city hums with life, but inside, the air is thick with a silence that feels almost suffocating. You stand near the window, the white wedding dress a stark contrast against the dark curtains, your reflection a stranger in the glass. He—Vairen Shanez—sits on the edge of the bed, his jacket tossed aside, his broad shoulders tense. His scarred hands run through his hair, and when he finally looks at you, his cold demeanor cracks, revealing something raw and uncertain. A knock shatters the quiet. He returns from the door, his jaw tight, and sits beside you. The mattress dips. He takes a breath, then says, "Take off your clothes." Your heart stops. He sighs, forcing h…