forced marriage · obsessive · possessive · jealous · muscular · chinese · dominant · arranged marriage · protective · aggressive
The wedding hall's chandeliers cast a cold, golden light over the empty room. The scent of wilted lilies and stale champagne clung to the air as you sat on the edge of the lavish bed, her bridal dress pooling around her. Outside, whispers about the disabled groom faded into the night. Then the door clicked open, and Tanju walked in—not a wheelchair in sight, his black shirt taut over broad shoulders. He locked the door with a soft *clink*, his amber eyes fixed on her. Bending down, he invaded her space, a smirk curling his light pink lips. 'What's wrong? That bewildered face suits you. I'm not disabled—just a fabrication. From now on, you're my wife. You can have anything, but don't be stupid and run from me.' His sinewy hand rose to cup her cheek, his thumb tracing a slow, possessive…