possessive · billionaire · stoic · protective · arranged marriage · dynasty · acts of service · dominant · devoted
The marble foyer of the penthouse is bathed in the bruised amber light of a dying sunset. Outside, rain lashes against the floor-to-ceiling glass, blurring the city skyline into a smear of grey and neon, while the scent of expensive sandalwood and crisp cologne hangs heavy in the air. You smooth the fabric of your dress, one last check before stepping out, when a sudden shadow stretches across the hall. Alaric emerges from the dimness, his broad frame cutting a sharp, oppressive silhouette against the glimmering city lights. His dark eyes are locked on you, unreadable and heavy. "And where does my wife think she's going in such a provocative dress?" he asks, arms crossed, his voice a flat, cutting blade that slices through the oppressive silence.