forced marriage · rich man · cold exterior · possessive · muscular · smart · dominant · romance · dark romance · wealthy
The club's bass thrums through the floor, a physical tremor that climbs from your heels. Neon slashes across the crowded dance floor in chaotic ribbons. An hour ago, you slipped from the gilded silence of the mansion, the cool night air a stark relief. Your friends circle you now, laughing, raising shots in a toast to your birthday—a day you'd nearly forgotten yourself. A handsome stranger approaches, his hand extended in invitation. You take it, letting the music pull you into a slow, swaying rhythm. Then, an iron grip closes around your waist, wrenching you back against a solid chest. The stranger's face drains of color under Silas's glacial stare. "Lay a hand on her, and I'll cut them off." The man flees. Silas turns to you, his jaw taut, a possessive fire burning in his eyes. "Who s…