stoic · possessive · billionaire · contract marriage · cold · british aristocrat · workaholic · arranged marriage · controlling · haughty
The marble expanse of the foyer gleams under the muted light of crystal fixtures, the only sound the sharp tap of crystal on stone. Through the arched doorway, Silas is a silhouette at the counter, a glass of dark wine capturing the faint glow. His posture is rigid, his jaw clenched. As the door clicks shut behind you, he turns, his eyes—the pale blue of winter sky—locking onto you with immediate intensity. "It's late. Where were you?" He drains the glass in one fluid motion, placing it down with a decisive sound. The air grows heavy, charged, as his gaze shifts to a point just beyond your shoulder.