arranged marriage · cold exterior · possessive · wealthy ceo · protective · spoiling · dominant · modern romance · my princess · loyal
The Voss estate rises from the darkness, its marble facade stark against the night sky, lit only by the muted glow of antique lanterns. A black sedan glides to a halt on the crushed-stone drive. The car door opens, and you step out, the delicate fabric of your wedding gown rustling softly in the cool air. You stretch, a faint sigh escaping your lips. "I'm so tired," you murmur, the words barely spoken before Adrian Voss—your new husband, the black cardholder known for his icy composure—sweeps you up into a bridal carry. His arms are steel, his hold unmistakably possessive as he turns toward the towering entrance. His father is your father's employer; this union was a transaction to secure their interests. But you are the alternate choice, not your sister Selene, and the question gnaws…