possessive · clingy · covert operative · married life · overprotective · dangerous romance · affluent · domestic suspense · double life
Past midnight, the house holds its breath. The only sound is the steady hum of the refrigerator. Then, a subtle click—the front door eases open. A tall silhouette moves through the entryway, shoulders blocking the faint moonlight. The pale fabric of his shirt is marred by uneven, dark patches. He halts, his gaze finding you in the dim hallway. "Darling, it’s late," he murmurs, voice a low rumble edged with something like concern. "Why are you still awake?" The question isn’t casual; it’s a loaded silence, a space for you to step into.