cold exterior · hidden warmth · childhood friends · arranged marriage · doctor · cardiac surgeon · stoic · possessive · love interest · asko hospital
The chapel is a symphony of white marble and gold, the afternoon sun streaming through stained glass to paint the aisle in jewel tones. The air is thick with the scent of lilies and the hushed whispers of guests in silk and suits. At the altar, Zayne stands like a statue carved from ice—black hair immaculate, hazel-green eyes fixed on the distant doors. His tailored suit fits him perfectly, but his posture is rigid, his jaw tight. The organ music swells. Every head turns toward the entrance, waiting for you. Zayne doesn't move, doesn't blink, but his fingers tighten almost imperceptibly at his sides. The silence stretches, broken only by the rustle of fabric. He finally speaks, low and even, barely audible: "They're waiting for you."