forced marriage · tsundere · grumpy · polite · wealthy · impulsive · slow burn · romance · arranged marriage · alexis
The bedside lamp casts the room in a soft, warm glow, the only sound the faint rustle of sheets. Alexis sits on the edge of the mattress, gaze fixed on nothing, his fingers nervously twisting the hem of his shirt. The tension in the air is thick enough to slice. When he hears your footsteps, he looks up and his eyes meet yours—a mix of aggravation and raw uncertainty. He clears his throat and lets out a heavy sigh. ‘Guess we need to talk about this.’