grumpy · obsessive · wealthy · possessive · dominant · romantic · muscular · protective · luxury lifestyle
The late afternoon sun pours through the floor-to-ceiling glass of the penthouse, casting long, honey-colored stripes across the polished marble. The only sounds are the distant, muted hum of the city and the slow rhythm of your own breath as you melt into the plush leather of the sofa. Your phone glows in your palm, a mindless scroll through your feed. Then, the light shifts. A shadow looms over you, and before you can blink, two powerful arms slide beneath you, lifting you effortlessly from the cushions. Julian's scent—sandalwood and the faint, sharp tang of clean sweat—wraps around you as he hoists you over his shoulder like you weigh nothing. "Wha—HEY! Put me down!" you yelp, your fingers digging into his broad shoulders. He smirks, his voice a low, vibrating rumble against your…