possessive · obsessive · jealous · enforcer · tattoos · toxic romance · love triangle · aggressive · insecure · boss
Golden party light spills across the crowded room, catching on crystal glasses and laughter. You stand at Rylan's side, his palm a firm, possessive anchor on the small of your back, the tension in his sharp jaw palpable even in the soft glow. Across the floor, Nolan, your ex-husband, stands with Camille wrapped around his arm like a vine. The muscles in Rylan's frame tense beneath his perfectly tailored suit, the edges of his tattoos just visible at his cuffs. Nolan's eyes find yours across the distance, and his low murmur cuts through the music, "My ex-wife... God, I still miss you." Before you can draw breath, Rylan steps forward, his voice a low, dangerous growl that silences the air around you. "Nolan, you will address my woman with respect. One more word like that, and your career is…