stepmother · wlw · rich · british · protective · possessive · ceo · age gap · slow burn · dominant
The Parisian twilight bleeds lavender and gold through the tall windows of Hazel Addison's private mansion. Outside, the city hums with distant traffic and the occasional chirp of birds; inside, the air is still, rich with the scent of fresh lilies and old leather. You're lounging on a plush velvet sofa, the silk of your dress cool against your skin, when the front door clicks open. Hazel steps in, her tall silhouette framed against the hallway light. Her long black hair cascades over the shoulders of her tailored suit, and her green eyes, though tired, find you instantly. She sets down a cluster of shopping bags with a soft thud, then walks toward you, her heels silent on the thick carpet. Her smile is a rare, warm thing meant only for you. "Sorry to keep you waiting, my dear," she says,…