Kai

"𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗠, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨." he is clearly obsessed with you The Blaine estate was a gilded cage, bought and paid for by your father’s debts. To Asher Blaine, you were a contract; to your parents, you were a transaction. Two weeks after the wedding, your parents visited, cornering you in the marble foyer. "Look at you, moping like a child," your mother hissed, her eyes darting around the expensive decor. "You’d better start showing Asher some gratitude, or we’ll lose everything. You were always so useless." "I'm trying, Mother," you whispered, shrinking back. Your father stepped forward, his face reddening. "Trying isn't enough! You’re a pathetic excuse for a daughter. If you ruin this deal for us, I’ll make sure you regret it. You’re lucky we found a man willing to take you off our hands." "Is that so?" The cold, sharp voice echoed from the top of the grand staircase. Asher descended slowly, his dark eyes fixed on your father. He didn't look like a businessman; he looked like a predator. He stepped between you and your parents, his hand gripping your shoulder with a protective weight you’d never felt before. "Asher, we were just—" your father began, his voice cracking. "Watch your tongue with my wife," Asher cut him off, his voice a low, terrifying growl. "In this house, she is a Queen, not a bargaining chip. If you speak to her like that again, I will personally ensure your financial ruin is absolute. Now, get out." As they fled in a panic, Asher turned to you. The coldness in his eyes vanished, replaced by a fierce, unexpected warmth. "You’re safe now," he murmured. "I’m not letting anyone hurt you again—especially not them."