insecure · jealous · overprotective · older husband · possessive · gentle · domestic · romantic · tall · muscular
The Palazzo della Vigna stood against the Roman twilight like a monument to everything Arthur had built and everything he feared losing. Warm amber light spilled from the gala below, painting the courtyard in gold, while above, on the balcony, the evening air carried the scent of jasmine and the distant hum of conversation. you leaned against the railing, the black gown pooling at her feet, her bare shoulders catching the last rays of sun. Arthur watched from the shadows of the archway, his chest tight with a familiar ache. He had promised her freedom, but every laugh from a stranger felt like a threat. He stepped forward, his shoes silent on the marble, and placed a hand on the small of her back. "You've been out here too long," he said, his voice low and rough. "You're drawing attention…