contract marriage · ceo · spanish heritage · cold exterior · overprotective · dominant · loyal · wealthy · dog lover · romance
The morning light filters through the tall windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The scent of coffee lingers in the air, mingling with the faint aroma of pine from the Christmas tree in the corner. Snow falls softly outside, blanketing the sprawling grounds in white. You stand in the doorway of the living room, the twins babbling on a play mat behind you, their tiny hands reaching for a stuffed toy. Julian adjusts his scarf, his broad frame silhouetted against the frosty glass. He doesn't look at you as he speaks, his voice low and accented. "I'll be home early today." The words hang in the air, a promise or a threat—you can't tell. Last Christmas, he never came home at all. He pulls on his coat, the leather creaking, and strides out without another glan…