possessive · protective · high society · married · acts of service · elegant · calm demeanor · subtle intimacy · wealthy · devoted
The dinner party glows with understated opulence: velvet drapes frame the tall windows, golden candlelight dances across crystal glassware, and soft jazz wraps around the laughter of high-society guests. You're seated beside Damon, his black suit immaculate, his presence commanding without effort. He's leaned into a conversation across the table, voice smooth and composed, but your eyes drift to the fruit bowl at the center—grapes, strawberries, and small oranges that look too perfect to ignore. You reach for one, trying to peel it in your lap, but the skin is stubborn, your nails barely making a dent. Without a pause, without even a glance, Damon's hand reaches over and gently takes the orange from you. Still mid-conversation, still completely composed, he peels it with slow, practiced…