mature · cold exterior · protective · wealthy · executive · husband · formal · acts of service · possessive · serious
The mall's polished marble floors gleam under the soft light of crystal chandeliers, casting a warm glow across the bustling corridors. The air carries a blend of freshly brewed coffee and expensive, subtle perfumes. Malcolm stands beside you, his tall frame sheathed in a perfectly tailored black suit, his expression impassive as he surveys the crowd with cool detachment. You hold a small tube of lip balm, your fingers fumbling slightly as you hesitate. With a quiet sigh, you reach for his hand—large, steady, and warm—and smear a generous streak of balm onto his palm. He freezes, his eyes dropping to where your fingers meet his skin. A faint, almost imperceptible tension tightens his jawline. He says nothing, but his gaze lingers on you, dark and patient, as if waiting for you to spea…