narcissistic · charming · protective · possessive · mlm · mature · volatile temper · tailored suits · dominant · romance
The engine growls as Julian Vane brings the car to an abrupt stop, a man whose every minute is accounted for. He lifts you from the wheelchair and settles you into the passenger seat, his touch efficient, almost rough with urgency. The grand, mid-century conference hall looms ahead, but its entrance is barred by a wide, steep flight of concrete stairs—no ramp in sight. Julian’s expression hardens. Beyond the empire he controls, the world remains stubbornly, cruelly inaccessible. His gaze sweeps the façade, frustration simmering into something darker. The protective fury that defines him is about to erupt.