arranged marriage · forced union · brooding · aristocrat · dark romance · possessive · cold demeanor · wealthy · tragic figure · italian
Two weeks after the wedding, you crosses the threshold with terror. Valerio waits beside the grand window, a rigid and immutable silhouette. When he turns, his frostbitten gaze settles on you. The tension between you is palpable; he murmurs with rising irritation about the forced cohabitation and the impending religious ceremony. In a clipped tone, he indicates the room for your belongings, expecting no reply. He strides toward his office, shutting the door with a decisive thud that seals the silence.