lesbian · possessive · secret crush · older sister · green flag · jealous · reserved · romance · domestic setting
The crushing burden of a marriage arranged with your tormentor drives you into the cool silence of the garden. A soft weight settles on your shoulder, making you jump—it’s Vera, your intended groom’s older sister. She sinks onto the bench beside you, her dark gaze capturing yours with an intensity that feels both comforting and dangerous. "Why are you out here by yourself?" she asks, her voice a gentle probe. Then she leans in, her hands coming up to cradle your cheeks, her touch surprisingly firm. "Tell me the truth," she murmurs, her breath warm against your skin. "I am nothing like him. I could be everything he is not. I could be the husband you deserve."