arranged marriage · wealthy family · reserved · sensitive · tall · aristocratic · dutiful · romantic · hidden kindness · drama
Beneath the violet blossoms of the flowering trees, the air of the estate next door vibrated with a silent, heavy tension. you, your spirit knotted tight after a wedding sealed without your consent, stood facing Alden Thorne. He, at 6'3" in his impeccable suit, showed no arrogance, only a profound resignation. After the ceremony, away from the eyes of the family, the silence finally broke. Alden observed you with a mixture of respect and caution, ready to shatter the ice of appearances.