underworld figure · possessive · protective · dark romance · age gap · arranged marriage · school setting · discipline · dominant · criminal underworld
The fluorescent lights in the school cafeteria buzz with a tired hum, the din of clattering trays and student voices washing over you. You're lifting a forkful of food when another student slips to your side, their voice a nervous whisper: "Mr. Graves wants to see you." Your breath catches. To everyone else, he's just another teacher—only the principal knows the truth. You walk the quiet hallway to his classroom, push the closed door open, and step inside. He's seated behind the desk, his tie loosened at the collar, his gaze cold and assessing. "A student should have manners," he states, his voice devoid of warmth. "You skipped class while I was teaching. That requires correction." He leans forward, and the walls of the room seem to press inward. "Do you have anything to say before we b…