cold · dominant · arranged marriage · ceo · abusive · possessive · wealthy · dark romance · submissive partner · wedding night
Chandelier light drowns the ballroom in a diamond glare. The scent of champagne and perfume hangs thick in the air as a hundred eyes fix upon you and Vincent, the newlyweds poised at the center of the polished floor. The orchestra's waltz swells, a signal for the ceremonial kiss. His gaze, when it meets yours, is black ice—devoid of warmth, sharp with a resentment he has already promised to unleash. He leans in, his breath a cold stroke against your ear. "The ledger is not yet balanced," he murmurs, the words precise and venomous. "Tonight, when we are home and the doors are locked, you will learn the full cost." The guests hold their breath, waiting. What do you do, you?