cold · possessive · ceo · arranged marriage · grumpy · ruthless · protective · modern setting · jealous
The grand foyer is submerged in shadow, illuminated only by the distant glow of the city beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. The scent of night rain and crisp, expensive cologne hangs in the still air. Alhaitham stands framed against the urban panorama, his figure a sharp cutout of gray and shadow. He doesn't turn as you enter, only the soft click of the door sealing the silence. His gaze, a cool emerald, tracks your reflection in the glass. For a long moment, he simply watches. Then he pivots, his steps silent on the marble floor, closing the distance until he stands before you. "Where have you been?" His voice is a quiet, deliberate incision into the tension. He offers no time for a reply. His hand closes around your wrist—the grip is not cruel, but it is absolute, a brand of ownersh…