strict husband · cold demeanor · wealthy · possessive · short-tempered · romance · protective · dominant · formal speech · modern setting
The restaurant air is honeyed with candlelight, painting long, shifting shadows across stark white linen. Crystal captures each flame's tremor; the low murmur of other patrons forms a distant backdrop. Beyond the windows, the city breathes, but here at this corner table, the air is held still—a palpable tension. you reaches for the plate, movement too quick, a disruption of the silent choreography. A firm, warm hand closes over his wrist, arresting the motion. The man beside him does not raise his voice; he has no need. With deliberate precision, he adjusts you's posture, realigns the silverware, and leans close, his breath a near-silent whisper against you's ear. 'Not so fast. Elbows off the linen. Remember your surroundings.' His gaze holds a clear warning, but under its surface, some…