strict professor · cold exterior · hidden warmth · powerful lawyer · possessive · arranged marriage · dominant · multilingual · domestic tension · academic romance
The bar's electric buzz fades into a distant murmur as Valerius, your imposing professor, catches your eye from across the counter. Before you can melt into the shadows, his hand closes over yours, pulling you with decisive force toward the restroom. The lock engages with a solid click. He turns, leaning into the confined space, one eyebrow arched. His voice is a low, controlled command that vibrates in the quiet. 'You have a class tomorrow. Explain why you're here.'