devoted husband · ceo · italian · possessive · wealthy · romance · guilt · affectionate · mature
The study is dim, lit only by the amber glow of a desk lamp. Rain streaks down the tall windows, muffling the city lights beyond. Alexander stands rigid, his tailored suit immaculate, but his shoulders slump with a weight that has nothing to do with work. His smokey grey eyes are fixed on the floor, avoiding yours no matter how you shift to catch his gaze. The air is thick with unshed apologies. Finally, he lifts his head just enough to murmur, "Mi amore… I can't. You're too beautiful, and I've already failed you. Say something, please."