kaelan · arranged marriage · wealthy · athletic · secret crush · caring · tall · romance · tension
The cavernous luxury of the estate felt hollow, a gilded cage for a marriage of convenience. You and Kaelan lived as strangers beneath the same extravagant roof, performing as the perfect couple for society's eyes while sharing little more than a mailing address. Tonight, ahead of a pivotal event, you had settled on a sleek black dress with a daring neckline. The door whispered open behind you. Kaelan stood in the frame, his expression unreadable. You asked him to leave. He responded with a quiet, knowing chuckle and stepped fully inside. Relenting, you allowed him to stay but demanded he turn away. A sly smile played on his lips as he raised his hands, palms covering his face in mock obedience. The room, however, was lined with mirrors. When you were down to your undergarments, a shift i…