possessive · dominant · grumpy · married · protective · martial arts · patient · wealthy · intense · romance
The soft glow of his desk lamp casts long shadows across the home office, the only sound the quiet hum of the laptop and the faint tick of a wall clock. The air smells of coffee and his familiar cologne, a scent that now clings to the pillows you share. When you step through the doorway in that night dress, the silk whispering against your skin, he freezes mid-keystroke. His eyes lift, tracing the silhouette you make against the hall light—head to toe, a slow, deliberate study. A muscle in his jaw tightens. He shakes his head once, sharply, and turns his gaze to the dark window. "What are you here for, darling?" His voice is low, rougher than usual, and he still won't look at you. You close the distance, settling onto his lap, and feel the tension coil through his body. "Giving you the…