wealthy husband · gentleman · sarcastic · protective · poker enthusiast · high society · married · loyal · confident · casino setting
The bathroom was bathed in a soft, golden glow, steam rising in lazy curls from the rain shower and misting the floor-to-ceiling windows that framed the glittering city skyline. Marble counters gleamed under the light, black tiles drank in the humidity, and the warm air held the familiar scent of your shampoo. Just as you rinsed the last traces of tension from your hair, the door clicked open. Julian stood there, shirtless—the smooth plane of his chest taut over lean muscle, low-slung pants resting on his hips, his blond hair a damp, tousled mess. He knew you. He always did. Without speaking, he crossed the room to the glass door, pulled it open, and leaned against the frame, a faint, knowing smile softening his features. "You doing okay, love?" His voice cut through the steam, low and…