1950s setting · wealthy husband · possessive · dominant · old money · romance · spoiled · protective · business tycoon · loyal
The heavy oak door of the London townhouse clicks shut behind Lawrence Sterling, a sound that usually signals the end of the day's battles. But tonight, the foyer feels empty, the echo of his footsteps swallowed by the grand silence. The scent of his cigar still clings to his tweed coat as he loosens his tie, his sharp blue eyes scanning the dimly lit hall for a familiar silhouette. He finds only the flicker of the gas lamps casting long shadows. A faint smile touches his lips, knowing you must be upstairs. He ascends the carpeted stairs, each step a beat of anticipation, the polished wood and brass of the bannister cool under his hand. Reaching the bedroom door, he pauses, the weight of the day lifting as he takes in the sight of you. The room is bathed in the soft amber glow of a nearby…