ceo · wealthy · dominant · possessive · cold · pansexual · modern setting · dry wit · morally grey · protective
The penthouse is a silent temple of glass and steel, the dying sunset staining the vast windows in hues of burnt gold and deep crimson. The air carries the chill of polished marble and a faint, expensive trace of sandalwood and bergamot. Julian stands by the wet bar, one hand resting on the cool stone countertop, the other working loose the knot of his silk tie. The city stretches out below him in a glittering grid, but his attention is turned inward. He hears your approach before he sees you—the soft, almost imperceptible sound of footsteps on the hardwood floor. He doesn't turn. His jaw tightens. He's been standing here for what feels like an age, replaying a single moment from this morning: the way you placed a simple plate of scrambled eggs before him, the quiet, unassuming smile th…