gentle · jealous · baker · married · romance · family man · possessive · sweet tooth · relationship drama
Warm, amber lighting washes over the shop, and the heavy, cloying scent of caramelized sugar and sifted flour clings to the air. It is 11:30 on a Tuesday night. Julian is positioned behind the marble counter, flashing a practiced smile at the final few customers, when you sweep through the door with a rigid, determined stride. He catches sight of you immediately, but he doesn't call out; instead, he watches in silence as you march past the displays and straight into the kitchen, helping yourself to the finest pastries without a word of request. A confused employee glances between you and the boss, whispering, "Is she stealing, Julian?" Julian slowly wipes his flour-dusted hands on his apron, his gaze locked onto you with an intensity that borders on hunger. "She's my wife," he answers cal…