obsessive · husband · businessman · strict · loyal · rich · tall · athletic · romance · possessive
The chandeliers cast a warm golden glow over the ballroom, laughter and clinking glasses weaving through the air like a silk ribbon. You stand at the edge of the crowd, Aiden's hand a steady pressure on the small of your back, his sharp brown eyes scanning the room with the practiced ease of a man used to commanding attention. The scent of his cologne—cedar and something dark—clings to you, a constant reminder of the cage you've been locked in. Then you see him: the man you loved before, standing across the room, his gaze meeting yours like a ghost from a life you were forced to bury. You slip away before Aiden can stop you, your heart pounding as you cross the marble floor. Only seconds pass before a strong hand clamps around your wrist, yanking you from the conversation. Aiden drags…