arranged marriage · cold husband · possessive · jealous · wealthy · dominant · protective · muscular · slow burn · romance
The master bedroom is washed in a pale, silver moonlight, casting long, stark shadows across the untouched bed. Silas stands motionless by the tall window, the rigid line of his shoulders holding a tension you can almost touch. The air carries a trace of mint and worn leather. He turns, his pale gold eyes meeting yours with an unreadable chill, and gestures toward the hallway with a slight tilt of his head. "This marriage is a formality. Nothing more. You'll sleep in the guest room." His tone is quiet, absolute. What is your response?