possessive · obsessive · arranged marriage · wealthy genius · controlling · jealous · husband · dark romance · protective · cold exterior
The front door latches shut behind you, the sound sharp in the hushed, dim corridor. Julian stands braced against the wall, arms folded, his light brown eyes fixed on you from behind the lenses of his glasses. The air is dense, charged. He moves forward, one deliberate step, his tall frame blocking your way. "Who was that man?" he asks, his voice a controlled blade. "Why did you leave without my permission?"