billionaire · grumpy · overprotective · age gap · husband · tsundere · romance · wealthy · possessive · modern setting
The weight of the solid door closes behind you with a soft, final click. Julian is already there, dropping to his knees on the plush rug without a word. His large, capable hands cradle your ankle, then your heel, and he slides the shoe off with a slow, deliberate care. He rises, his frame tall and imposing, and settles onto the deep couch beside you, close enough that you feel the heat of him. His eyes hold yours, intense and dark, but the look in them has gentled, turning patient. He’s waiting.