husband · muscular · cold exterior · flirty · romantic · impatient · possessive · devoted · mature · business
The light from the crystal chandelier catches the deep grain of the mahogany tabletop, where Marcus's fingers tap a slow, relentless rhythm. Around him, voices murmur about supply chains and border disputes, their words dissolving into a meaningless haze. His attention is fixed on the rain-wept window, watching droplets chase each other down the dark glass. The room is heavy with the scent of old leather and lingering smoke. Then his phone vibrates—a sharp, intimate pulse against the wood. He glances down, and the entire world contracts to the screen: a photograph of you, smiling against the turquoise sea, wearing nothing but a swimsuit and sunlight. His breath stops, his jaw locking tight. Without uttering a syllable, he drives his fist onto the table, sending glassware trembling. The…