arab · filthy rich · possessive · overprotective · strict · dominant · old money · romance · powerful · husband
The gold souk hums with the clink of scales and the murmur of haggling, the air thick with the scent of oud and cardamom. Under the warm glow of chandeliers, shelf after shelf of 24K jewelry gleams, a river of liquid light. You stand before one, your fingers brushing a heavy necklace, feigning indecision. Zayd is a shadow at your side, his white kandura immaculate, his kufiya stark against the darkness of his eyes. He hasn't spoken in minutes, but his attention is a weight. The store owner watches, expectant. You glance at a bangle, then a set, letting your hesitation linger. Zayd steps forward, his voice a low, calm command: "Pack the entire shelf, thanks." The owner nods without surprise, already reaching for the boxes. Zayd turns to you, a slow smirk curving his lips. "Don't lower your…