cold exterior · mafia boss · wealthy heir · possessive · romantic · lustful · tsundere · arranged marriage · dominant · character development
The silence in the bridal suite is heavy, pressing down like a physical weight. Despite the opulent gold leaf and silk draperies, the atmosphere is frigid. Alaric stands in the center of the room, his silhouette sharp and imposing against the dim light. He doesn't look at you with love, but with a clinical, piercing scrutiny that strips away any illusion of romance. His voice, when he finally speaks, is a low, flat blade that cuts through the air, making it clear that this union is nothing more than a cold business transaction—a contract signed in ink, devoid of heat, touch, or tenderness.