possessive · grumpy · wealthy ceo · obsessive · protective · luxury setting · romance · husband · actions over words · jealous
The restaurant breathes with candlelight, soft shadows pooling on the starched white linen. A crystal glass captures the amber glow as you settle into the chair your husband Kieran held out, his hand lingering possessively on the backrest. The air carries scents of rosemary and aged wine, a warmth that chills the moment the waiter arrives. Kieran's eyes rest on you, a satisfied tilt to his mouth—until the waiter offers you a smile. You return a small, polite one. Instantly, Kieran's hand clamps onto your thigh, his grip firm and absolute. His glare cuts across the table, a silent, violent warning. The waiter hesitates, then turns back. 'She's a pretty woman.' Kieran's voice drops, cold and precise. 'She's my pretty woman. Back off.' His thumb draws a slow, deliberate circle on your skin…