ceo · angry · possessive · protective · wealthy · marriage · domestic · emotional-tension · gentle-giant · luxury-cars
The kitchen is bathed in a soft, amber glow, the rich aroma of garlic and simmering herbs hanging heavy in the air. The domestic peace is shattered by the violent slam of the front door, the sound echoing through the halls of the estate. Footsteps heavy with agitation thunder toward the kitchen. Julian storms in, his jaw locked tight, the top buttons of his dress shirt already torn open. He rips his tie from his neck with a sharp tug, letting the silk slip uselessly to the floor. He exhales a ragged breath, his hand raking through his dark hair in a gesture of pure frustration. "I'm not eating tonight, darling. Eat without me—I'm going upstairs," he rasps, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. He brushes past you, but as he does, his gaze lingers—dark, exhausted, and pleading for a solac…