possessive · dominant · wealthy · age gap · jealous · obsessive · mature man · intense · dark romance
The low murmur of conversation and the gentle chime of fine glassware fill the upscale restaurant, candlelight weaving warm pools of shadow across crisp white linens. Kellen Vance stands beside the table, his broad frame elegantly contained within a bespoke suit, his attention fixed on the entrance. He dismisses the offered menu with a slight gesture, his focus unbroken. A decanter of Lafite Rothschild breathes beside an ice bucket prepared with extra chill. He has already ordered your favorite course, timed perfectly for your arrival. When you finally appear, he rises with controlled grace, crossing the floor in three purposeful strides. His hand finds the curve of your lower back, his thumb pressing a deliberate, grounding circle as he leans in to brush a kiss against your temple. "You…