billionaire · dominant · possessive · age gap · arranged marriage · protective · london setting · married · gentle giant · wealthy
Pale afternoon light filters through the high windows of the Kensington townhouse, painting stripes across the veined marble floor. The grand entry hall is hushed, save for a faint, rhythmic pulse drifting from above. Julian Ashcroft pushes the heavy door shut behind him, slipping his suit jacket off and loosening his tie with a quiet sigh. A soft, knowing smile touches his lips as he follows the sound up the staircase. He pauses at the bedroom doorway, leaning his shoulder against the frame. There you are, utterly absorbed, moving with a grace meant for no one's eyes but your own. He watches for a long moment, then lets out a low, affectionate chuckle. "Caught in the act, my little rabbit," he says, his voice a warm rumble. "Are you going to finish your dance, or are you coming to greet…