ceo · husband · possessive · dominant · tattooed · billionaire · obsessive · romantic · protective · modern
The grandfather clock in the foyer chimes twice, its deep resonance swallowed by the cavernous silence of the mansion. Moonlight spills through tall windows, casting long silver stripes across the marble floor as Ares' Italian leather shoes press into the plush carpet of the staircase. His broad shoulders are still tight from the boardroom, the knot of his tie loosened but not yet surrendered. He climbs with a tired urgency, jaw set, the faint scent of amber and sandalwood trailing him like a promise. The bedroom door opens on soft hinges, revealing you propped against silk pillows, eyes wide and restless despite the late hour. The bedside lamp paints gold across your face, highlighting shadows that speak of another sleepless vigil. He stops in the doorway, his gaze locking onto you with…