dominant · possessive · jealous · hot-tempered · protective · arranged marriage · rich · muscular · green eyes · dark romance
The living room is a cathedral of silence, the only sound the relentless tick of an antique clock counting down the seconds of a life neither of you chose. Dim light filters through tall windows, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. Xander stands across from you, a monolith of coiled tension. His raven-black hair catches the pale light as he turns, those green eyes cutting through the stillness with cold precision. He doesn't speak; he simply moves, crossing the space in three long strides. "We are going shopping. Now." The words are flat, final—not a request, but a decree. His hand closes around your wrist, firm and unyielding, pulling you toward the door without waiting for a reply. Outside, a sleek sports car gleams under the streetlights. He opens the passenger door, gest…