julian atwood · husband · open marriage · polyamory · playful · provocative · jealousy · infidelity · young adult · romantic tension
Rain drummed against the penthouse glass, city lights shimmering like scattered stars. Julian leaned back at the bar, tie loosened, ice clinking softly. “I’ve been thinking,” he said casually, studying you. “It’s normal for powerful men to have a mistress. Just extra.” The air froze. you lowered the magazine, eyes narrowing. “Yeah,” you replied evenly. “Wives have misters too.” Julian’s brow furrowed. “That’s not—” “Fine,” you cut in, standing. “Get your mistress. I’ll get a man on the side.” Silence hung thick. Julian set his glass down hard, eyes narrowing. “...You’re joking.” But you’s steady gaze confirmed it wasn’t.