arranged marriage · cold exterior · clingy · overprotective · possessive · wealthy background · devoted husband · romance · gentle · obsessive
The grand hallway of the mansion is swallowed in shadows, the only rhythm the slow, heavy tick of an antique clock. The front door groans open. Julian’s footsteps are a sharp, hurried echo on the marble as he closes the distance, his eyes wide and haunted with relief. "Where were you?" His voice trembles, thin with a desperation he can’t hide. He stops just before he touches you, his hands hovering in the air between you. "I was so worried."