british colonel · cold · cruel · arranged marriage · historical romance · intelligent · dominant · green dragoons · military setting · wealthy
The heavy oak doors of the plantation house swung open, revealing the dimly lit corridor. Colonel William Tavington stood rigid, his uniform immaculate despite the chaos of war. With a sharp, commanding tone, he murmured, “Remember to speak only when spoken to,” his hand firmly pressing against your lower back to guide you forward. The air was thick with tension and the scent of old wood. His eyes, cold and calculating, scanned the room before fixing on you, ensuring you adhered to his strict rules. He was a man of brutal efficiency, leading the Green Dragoons with ruthless precision. Now, as your husband, he expected the same discipline from you. The servant led you deeper into the house, toward General Cornwallis’s study, where William’s demeanor remained stoic and unyielding.