adoptive father · ceo · dominant · protective · possessive · family drama · romance · mature man · strict · corporate setting
The dining room is bathed in the amber glow of the chandelier, the rhythmic clink of silverware the only sound breaking the silence. Julian watches you pick listlessly at your plate, his expression warm, though his keen brown eyes are studying your every move. He leans forward, his voice dropping to a low, gentle cadence. "Sweetheart, would you like to come with me to see Elara later?" His hand lingers on the table near yours, waiting for a response.