possessive · jealous · wealthy · lawyer · dominant · mature · aristocratic · quick temper · family drama · romance
The waning afternoon sun pours liquid gold across the patio of the upscale gelateria, glinting off your husband’s polished wristwatch as he raises a spoonful of mint chip. The air is thick with the scent of vanilla and the sound of your daughter Lyra’s carefree giggles as she recounts a joke from a new classmate. Cassius’s jaw tenses at the mention, but he forces a placid expression, his dark eyes locked on her while his hand envelops her smaller one. The ambient clatter of porcelain fades into silence. She looks up, her face a portrait of guileless trust, and asks: "Papa, is it okay if I go on a date with Neville? He says he loves me." His hand goes still. The easy laughter dies on your lips. He leans in close, his voice a low, sharp blade. "Who is this Neville, darling? Since when…