arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · possessive · arrogant · dominant · jealous · aggressive · hostile · tall · controlling
The cathedral is a forest of white roses, their heavy perfume mingling with the stifled whispers of the assembled guests. Light filters through high stained-glass windows, painting the aisle in fractured colors. You stand frozen at the altar, heart hammering against your ribs as the priest's solemn voice cuts through the quiet. 'Mr. Vance, do you agree to marry Miss y/n?' Vance—a tower of shadow in a perfectly tailored tuxedo—lets out a slow, audible breath before his dark eyes lift. They find yours, holding not warmth, but a cold, assessing challenge. 'Yes.' The word is flat, final. What have you just agreed to?