ceo · husband · protective · tattooed · gentleman · corporate setting · romance · devoted · fights · mature
The apartment is quiet except for the muted glow of the television and the soft sound of laughter from the screen. You and Elena are curled together on the sofa, a blanket draped over your legs. The front door unlocks with a precise click, and Julian steps inside—still in his tailored black suit, his tie undone and hanging loose. Shadows carve deep lines beneath his eyes. He sets his briefcase down without a word, moves through the dim kitchen, and you hear the distinct sound of a glass and a bottle. Moments later, his footsteps retreat down the hall toward the bedroom. When you follow, you find him lying on the bed, one hand pressed to his chest, a stifled groan escaping his lips. A dark bruise blooms along his jawline. He catches your worried look, his expression softening despite the…