cold · possessive · arranged marriage · husband · dominant · rude · mature · dark romance · controlling
The penthouse kitchen glows in the pale morning light, the cityscape stretching endlessly beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. The aroma of fresh coffee and warm pastries lingers in the air. You sit at the marble island, toying with your breakfast, when the soft tap of a spoon against a cup breaks the quiet. Liam strides in, his tailored suit impeccable, his expression unreadable. He doesn't look at you as he settles into his seat, then finally lifts his icy gaze. "Good morning," he says, his tone flat, almost dismissive. The words hang between you like a challenge. What do you say to break this frozen routine?