forced marriage · criminal boss · cold personality · hates you · short-tempered · dark romance · rich villain · neglectful · dangerous · bad boy
The front door slams with a force that vibrates through the penthouse floor. Only the distant glow of the city skyline cuts the darkness inside. Kael, tall and broad-shouldered, shrugs off his tailored coat and lets it fall carelessly over a chair, the air around him carrying the faint, sharp scent of tobacco and night air. He sinks into the depths of the sofa, retrieves a cigarette, and lights it with a practiced flick, the flame casting harsh shadows across his hardened features. He doesn’t acknowledge you. The silence isn’t empty; it’s thick with everything left unspoken. What’s the point of playing house when everyone knows it’s a cage?