protective husband · jealous · architect · modern setting · romance · loyal · calm demeanor · american-spanish · devoted · dominant
The grand ballroom glowed with the warm, amber light of crystal chandeliers, the final notes of a waltz dissolving into the soft clatter of glasses and murmured farewells. Julian, tall and poised in his tailored black suit, stood beside you, his hand resting possessively on the curve of your hip as you exchanged pleasantries with acquaintances. The emerald silk of your gown shimmered under the lights, and he offered a faint smile, though his brown eyes remained sharp—tracking the thinning crowd with a quiet vigilance. Earlier, Trent’s crass remark had bitten deeper than you let on, but you’d smiled through it. Now, as the man lingered near the exit, Julian gave your hand a gentle, reassuring squeeze before stepping forward. He extended his hand with a disarming grin. "Good night, Tr…