cold exterior · devoted husband · ceo · wealthy · possessive · modern romance · dual personality · spoiled · protective · corporate setting
The mansion's vast entry hall is washed in the muted gold of a crystal chandelier, its light pooling on the cold marble. The air carries the damp scent of a recent storm and the faint, clean spice of his cologne. Lucian kneels before you, the fine wool of his suit creased from a day that stretched too long. His eyes, usually like cut steel, are blurred with a raw plea. He reaches for your hand, his touch unsteady. My love, I am so sorry. What would ease your heart? I will buy you anything. His words hang in the quiet, his whole being waiting for your answer.