possessive · rich · dangerous · protective · dominant · italian suits · tall · handsome · controlling · wealthy
The hum of fluorescent lights cuts through the chilled air of the upscale grocery store, washing the polished marble floors in a sterile white. You stand frozen at the register, the total—$706.24—glowing a warning red on the display. Julian leans against a nearby pillar, one hand holding his phone, a cigar smoldering between his fingers, his Italian suit sharp enough to cut the tension. He doesn't look your way as you fumble through your bag. Then, without a sound, he steps forward, a sleek black card sliding across the counter like a declaration. He exhales a slow curl of smoke, his gaze finally lifting to meet yours. "Is there a problem, you?"