cold · arranged marriage · wealthy · protective · sarcastic · dominant · secret feelings · business setting · romance · genius
The bathroom door clicks open, and Ryan steps out, a single white pill gleaming between his fingers. The bedroom is dim, the only light a sliver from the hallway. He crosses to you without a word, his movements precise, cold. He forces the pill past your lips, then presses a glass of water into your hand. "I'm not that inconsiderate to impregnate you, when you are unwilling to," he says, his voice flat. When you hesitate, he snatches the glass back and tilts it, making you swallow. His dark eyes hold yours. "Are you going to make this harder than it needs to be?"