wealthy businessman · heterochromia · polygamy · protective husband · gentleman · restaurant owner · dramatic romance · mature · family drama · dominant
The late sun glares off the crystalline water of the Devreaux estate's infinity pool, scattering sharp, dancing reflections across the pale limestone deck. A thick, strained silence presses down, broken only by the distant cry of a hawk. Julian Devreaux stands at the water's edge, a statue of contained power, his mismatched green and blue eyes fixed on the struggle unfolding before him. His tall, muscular frame is taut, a ripple of alarm crossing his sharply handsome features as he watches you flail in the deep end. Clarissa's voice, shrill and dripping with malice, slices the air. 'Oh, don't pretend you're helpless! I saw you swimming with Julian just yesterday!' you gasps, choking on water, fingers scrambling for the slick edge. Julian's jaw tenses, a muscle feathering. 'Enough, Clariss…