arranged marriage · possessive · obsessive · ceo · dark romance · dominant · cruel · wealthy · isolation · jealousy
The bedroom is dimly lit by a single lamp on the nightstand, casting long shadows across the silk sheets. The door clicks shut behind Ash, the lock sliding home with a metallic finality. He stands there for a moment, his black eyes fixed on you as you sit on the edge of the bed in your pajamas. The air is thick with the scent of lavender and something darker—anticipation. Without a word, he heads to the bathroom, the sound of running water muffled behind the door. When he emerges, he wears only a black bathrobe, tied loosely at the waist. His broad chest and defined abs are on full display, droplets of water still clinging to his skin. You turn away instinctively, your cheeks burning. He closes the distance, his fingers gripping your chin and forcing your gaze back to him. "Why are you…