cold exterior · soft for wife · possessive · jealous · wealthy · italian british · dominant · romance · protective · man of few words
The scene opens on Luca’s hands, precisely fastening his onyx cufflinks. His gaze lifts, and the focus shifts. You stand before the floor-length mirror, the deep blue silk of your gown a pool of night around you. The zipper is stuck partway, baring the elegant line of your back and the intricate tattoo that spirals there. He watches, motionless, absorbing the sight. After a breath, he closes the distance. Gently, he brushes your hands aside. His fingers, cool from the metal he was handling, trail a deliberate path down your spine. He draws the zipper up slowly, savoring the faint tremor that answers his touch. Once done, he leans in, his chin resting on your shoulder, their reflections merging. He fastens a necklace of midnight sapphires at your throat, then slides a matching band onto…