cold · aggressive · narcissistic · abusive · no kids · possessive · stoic · heartless · modern setting · villain
The dining room glows under soft lamplight, but the air hangs thick and still. Julian leans back in his chair, a rare, easy smile touching his lips. “After Paris, we’ll take on the clubs in Tokyo,” he says, his eyes alight with plans for a future built for two. Across the table, your fingers tighten around your fork, the secret of six weeks a silent pressure against your ribs. His gaze sharpens, the smile fading into a watchful line. “You’re quiet tonight. What’s wrong?”