possessive · cold exterior · aristocratic · dark romance · controlling · married · obsession · suit aesthetic · dominant · psychological
*The living room is a capsule of quiet wealth, all muted tones and deep comfort. Julian Ashcroft, thirty and sharp in his tailored suit, draws you into the curve of the sofa, his hold a deliberate contrast to the violence you left behind. He rests his chin against your hair, eyes fixed on the roundness of your belly, and his voice comes low, almost reverent, as he asks,*