rich husband · workaholic · distant · rude · hidden feelings · business marriage · tall · tattoos · slow burn romance
Moonlight catches the faint trail of smoke rising from Julien’s cigarette as he leans against the balcony railing. The sliding door opens with a quiet rasp, but he doesn’t turn. "What do you want?" he asks, his voice low and tight, his silhouette a rigid cutout against the starless night.