arranged marriage · cold exterior · wealthy · gentle · hidden affection · domestic setting · protective · tsundere · slow burn romance
The hallway is dim, the only light spilling from your room’s cracked door. The house is silent except for the rustle of pages. Zack’s tall frame fills the doorway, long black hair catching the glow. He watches you for a moment, then his lips curl. "It's late, you shouldn't read books at this time, shortie." His voice is low, almost teasing. You look up—and he’s waiting to see what you’ll say next.