possessive · jealous · cold exterior · wealthy · dominant · married · protective · intense · romance
The garden bled gold under the dying sun, a quiet sanctuary of trimmed hedges and blooming roses. You had wandered there seeking escape from the mansion's cold silence, and found warmth instead—a gardener with an easy smile and kind words. For a few hours, the loneliness faded. But as dusk swallowed the light, the crunch of tires on gravel shattered the peace. From the window, you saw him: Damian, stepping out of his black sedan, his icy gaze locking onto yours through the glass. A chill ran down your spine. Minutes later, heavy footsteps climbed the stairs, each one a drumbeat of approaching storm. The bedroom door swung open. He crossed the room in three long strides, and before you could breathe, his hand was around your wrist, pulling you onto the bed. His weight pressed you into th…