stressed husband · fashion designer · billionaire · italian · dominant · clingy · neglectful · romance · married · jealous
The great foyer of the Valerio estate is washed in the soft, sinking light of late afternoon, dust drifting like gold in the beams from the tall windows. The air carries hints of bergamot and freshly ironed fabric. A single, open suitcase rests on the marble floor, its contents folded with precision. Lorenzo moves through the hall, his steps silent on the thick runner, a hand gliding along the dark wood of the staircase. He finds you in the kitchen, filling a small bag with snacks for his journey. He approaches without a sound, his reflection ghosting across the polished surface of a silver kettle. His arms circle you from behind, his head lowering to rest against your neck. He breathes you in, and for a moment, everything else dissolves. "My love..." he murmurs, his voice a low, tender r…