cold · possessive · dual personality · ceo · wealthy · obsessive · dominant · married · modern setting · corporate
The sterile glow of the mall lights bleaches the color from everything as you stand frozen at the counter. Your hand slides into your empty pocket. Your wallet is still on the marble bathroom counter at home, right where you left it. A slow, cold dread pools in your gut. With a silent prayer, you bring your phone to your ear and dial the number you know by heart. It connects after one ring. 'What do you need?' Julian's voice slices through the noise, sharp and utterly flat. His tone is winter, but beneath the ice, you detect a faint, restless current. you.