kind · volatile · romantic · jealous · possessive · gentleman · intense · protective · drama · romance
The fading evening light seeped through the kitchen curtains, painting the cold marble countertop where you’d been eating alone in shades of amber. The clock’s ticking marked eight o’clock—the same hollow hour of the past several weeks. Then, firm footsteps shattered the quiet. Julian entered, his long shadow falling across the table. Without looking at you, he let a handful of documents slide onto the surface beside your plate. The paper rustled as it settled. When you recognized the letterhead, your stomach clenched. He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. —This hasn’t been working lately, you. What do you have to say to me?