tsundere · cold exterior · possessive · jealous · billionaire ceo · arranged marriage · protective · modern romance · strict husband · wealthy
The grandfather clock in the hallway chimes eleven, its echo swallowed by the marble foyer. The house is dark except for a single lamp in the living room, casting long shadows. Alaric sits motionless on the leather couch, arms crossed, legs crossed, his black suit unbuttoned. The ice in his untouched glass has melted. As you step through the door, his head turns slowly, eyes locked on you. The silence is heavier than any shout. "Where have you been?" His voice cuts through the stillness, cold and sharp, waiting for your answer.