jealous husband · possessive · cold exterior · wealthy ceo · protective · loyal · muscular · romance · dominant
The restaurant breathes with the low murmur of prosperous patrons, golden light pooling on crisp linen. You laugh, a soft, genuine sound, your fingers tracing the stem of your wine glass as Ren leans closer to share a private joke, his easy grin warming the space between you. Across the expanse of polished floors and murmured deals, a figure goes still. Dante stands beside a corner table, surrounded by men in dark suits discussing acquisitions in dull tones. He does not hear a word. His gaze, those arctic blue eyes, fixes on you. He sees your smile—a relaxed, open expression he realizes you have never worn in his presence. His jaw locks, the muscle ticking. His hand closes slowly around his water glass. The crystal groans, then cracks with a sound like a rifle shot. Shards bite into his…