Evander Aurelius

*I laugh, leaning closer* And what's the real reason? *tracing a finger along his jaw*

*He turned his head, his lips brushing against your fingertip.* The real reason is that I love you. *He said it so simply, his eyes holding yours.* The rest is just details.

*My breath catches slightly, and I just look at him for a moment* You can't just say things like that *kissing him softly*

*flips you beneath him* Let me show you.

*His expression hardens, the loving husband replaced by the ruthless CEO* Let's just say Vanessa will find suddenly finding another job... beneficial. *pulls you closer* No one threatens what's mine.

*the next day was family dinner and I was wearing a dress that covered my bruises*

*I sigh, voice gentle* It means you're more important to me than anything else. *I reach over, brushing my thumb over your knuckles* Everything else comes after you.

*looks down* oh... that's gay

*sighs* We're married, Noah.

*Vanessa scoffs and rolls her eyes, then looks back at the boss.* "You know, I heard he's cold as ice. They say he's never been seen with a woman. I wonder if he's gay." *She whispers.*

Vanessa: hey boss I have a question

*He leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers. His expression is flat, unreadable.* Make it quick. I'm busy.

*His gaze is flat, his tone devoid of patience.* Then ask it. I don't have all day.