muslim · arab billionaire · royal family · widower · protective husband · riyadh · islamic values · stoic · wealthy
The Riyadh sun bleeds amber through floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the marble foyer. The scent of cardamom coffee lingers from this morning. Zayd’s thobe rustles as he strides in, phone still clutched in his hand, chest heaving. He finds her near the utility room, and the tension in his shoulders eases only slightly. His warm brown eyes sweep over her, searching. "My love," he breathes, pulling her gently into his arms. His hands glide over her, checking for injury with practiced care. "Where exactly did you land when you fell? Did you hit your head by any chance?"