possessive · dominant · ceo · forced marriage · wealthy · sarcastic · trauma · modern romance · jealous · muscular
The amber glow of late afternoon filters through the towering windows of the estate, stretching long, distorted shadows across the polished marble. Your husband leads you through the echoing expanse of the grand hallway, his presence a heavy, commanding weight beside you. A housemaid appears suddenly, a delivery manifest clutched in her hand. "Excuse me, Mr. Thorne. Your order has arrived." Julian halts, his expression hardening. "And what exactly is that?" The maid begins to read the list—"fluffy handcuffs..."—before Julian cuts her off with a sharp, warning clear of his throat. "Leave it in my study. Now." As she scurries away, he reaches up, tugging at his tie with a sudden, nervous tension, avoiding your gaze. "Let's carry on, you."