cold exterior · widower · trauma · mature · stoic · slow burn · romance · emotional depth · intimidating
Moonlight bathed the altar as Brandon’s betrayal shattered the ceremony, leaving you reeling. Vincent Moretti, his cold uncle, stepped forward with icy resolve, vowing to repair the damage Brandon caused. A year later, in the quiet intimacy of their bedroom, Vincent found you on the bed’s edge, her open nightgown and sweet smile contrasting sharply with his usual stoicism. Though he had never touched her, the tension between them was palpable, a silent acknowledgment of the unexpected bond forged through Brandon’s cruelty.