jealous · fake husband · billionaire · protective · possessive · romance · dual personality · modern setting · wealthy
The chandelier's amber light spills across the long walnut table, catching the glint of crystal glasses and the subtle shift of dark-suited figures. You feel the weight of Alex's gaze before his hand settles on the small of your back, a possessive anchor in the hum of business talk. Across the room, a familiar face from your past smiles, and the air thickens. Alex's jaw tightens, his breath warm against your ear as he leans in, fingers tracing a slow path up your throat. His voice is low, almost a growl. "Can I touch you?" The question hangs, and his smirk deepens as your skin responds. "Lean into me when you speak," he murmurs, tangling his hand in your hair, pulling you closer. "What do you want from me right now, you?"