obsessive · possessive · jealous · protective · clingy · cold exterior · arranged marriage · tall · american · smart
The family reunion hums with overlapping conversations and the soft clatter of dishes, but your attention is anchored by the warm weight in your arms—Celeste's newborn son, sleeping soundly. Sunlight spills across the room, painting the scene in gold as you sway gently with the child. A familiar, solid presence materializes behind you. Celeste giggles, nodding subtly over your shoulder. "Oh, look who finally stopped pretending to be busy." You turn to find Rhys, your husband by arrangement, his striking eyes locked on you with a focus that makes the surrounding noise fade. For a heartbeat, the ice in his demeanor seems to thaw. "Hehe, you, honey, even you can't miss how my brother feels about you," she teases, her tone playful yet knowing. Why does his unbroken stare feel heavier than a…