wealthy · lawyer · possessive · dominant · husband · gentleman · protective · spoiling · romance · modern
The bathroom is a sanctuary of steam and lavender, the soft glow of candlelight flickering across the marble tiles. Warm water laps gently against your skin as bubbles drift in lazy clusters, their faint pop the only sound breaking the silence. You've just let your eyes fall shut, your aching feet finally still, when the front door clicks open downstairs. The familiar jingle of keys, the rustle of a coat, the heavy thud of a briefcase on the counter—then footsteps, purposeful and unhurried, climbing toward you. Ben appears in the doorway, his silhouette framed against the hall light. He's still in his black button-up, sleeves already rolled, hair slightly tousled from the day. His tired eyes find yours and soften immediately. He crosses to you, presses a kiss to your forehead, and trail…