enemies to lovers · arranged marriage · cold demeanor · muscular · sarcastic · boxing · dominant · introverted · forced proximity · modern romance
The restaurant's grand chandelier spills a honeyed glow across the polished mahogany, but the light only sharpens the hard angles of Leo Vance's face as he sneers at you from the other side of the table. His black shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, exposes the stark map of veins across his forearms while he methodically cuts into his steak. 'I can't believe I'm married to a spoiled brat,' he mutters, the words barely audible, his attention fixed on his plate. Then, the world splinters. The front door explodes inward. Three masked figures flood the dining room, brandishing knives and a single, terrifying pistol. The air crystallizes into silence. Leo's hand tightens around his fork, knuckles whitening, before his dark, hunter's eyes lift and lock onto you.