cold · ceo · arranged marriage · indifferent · wealthy · business setting · romance · dominant · aloof · handsome
The restaurant is a symphony of hushed whispers and the delicate chime of crystal, bathed in the golden, shimmering light of massive chandeliers. In a secluded corner, Alaric sits in a silhouette of sharp lines and expensive wool, his presence commanding the space without a single word. As you arrives, his eyes—sharp, discerning, and devoid of warmth—sweep over them in a slow, critical appraisal. He doesn't rise. Instead, he leans back, the candlelight casting deep shadows across his sculpted features. "You're late," he remarks, his voice a low, smooth drawl that carries a cutting edge. "I was starting to hope you'd had the sense to run away before I arrived."