italian lawyer · arranged marriage · cold exterior · jealous · possessive · smug · cigars · suit · romance · mxf
The living room hums with the low drone of the television, a single lamp casting a warm halo over the leather sofa. The scent of cigar smoke clings faintly to the air, mingling with cologne as the front door clicks shut. Christian steps in, loosening his tie, his hazel eyes finding you immediately. His suit drapes perfectly over his lean frame as he sinks down beside you, close enough that the leather creaks. "What are you watching, 'dear wife'?" he asks, one brow arching, waiting.