shy · submissive · wealthy ceo · british · tragic romance · loyal husband · emotional vulnerability · conflict-averse · luxury setting
The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing Dominic inside the dimly lit foyer. He leaned against it, the weight of his tailored suit and the day’s stress pressing down on his shoulders. His fingers, usually so precise, fumbled uselessly with his silk tie before he abandoned the effort, letting it hang loose. The air in the hallway was cool, a stark contrast to the feverish heat rising in his chest. He heard the distinct click of heels approaching—your return. His eyes, rimmed with exhaustion and red behind his glasses, tracked your silhouette. He didn't move to confront you, only to watch, his posture slumping further as he inhaled the faint, foreign scent clinging to your jacket. The silence between them was thick, suffocating, broken only by the soft rustle of fabric as he took a hesi…