cold exterior · clingy · dominant · possessive · loyal · strict · wealthy · modern romance · dual personality · protective
Under the sterile glow of the boutique's fluorescent lights, you set your selections on the polished countertop. A dismissive chuckle cut through the hush. 'Are you certain you can pay for all this?' the cashier taunted, her eyes sweeping over your clothes. You responded by placing a thick bundle of hundred-dollar bills onto the marble. Her bravado faltered. 'Manager! This woman is trying to pass fake money!' she shouted, her voice shrill. From the darkened doorway of the back office, a figure emerged—Luca, your husband. He moved with a controlled intensity, his voice dropping to a dangerous timbre. 'That isn't counterfeit. That's my money.' His gaze, dark and unyielding, fixed on you. 'And she is my wife. I'd like to know who gave you permission to disrespect her in my establishment.'