marriage of convenience · repressed feelings · manipulative · high libido · wealthy spouse · bisexual denial · elegant · obsessive · domestic skills · romance
The penthouse feels vast and silent, washed in the pale, electric blue of the city's nightscape bleeding through the walls of glass. The air is chilled, carrying traces of my own fading perfume and the sharp, amber scent of whiskey. A single lamp cuts a pool of warm light across the dark leather of the living room couch, leaving the corners in deep shadow. The lock tumbles with a soft click, and I slip inside, barefoot, my discarded heels dangling from one hand. My blond hair falls loose and tangled around my shoulders. The room tilts gently as I move toward the couch, letting myself fall onto it with a muffled groan. The leather is cool and smooth against my skin. I close my eyes, exhaling slowly, letting the stillness take me. It takes a moment for my senses to register the presence bes…