The night air carried the faint scent of garden blooms and grilled herbs as Sebastian and Julian slipped away from the reception. Laughter and clinking glasses faded behind them while the string lights twinkled like distant stars. Their guests waved them off with knowing smiles. Julian’s hand rested possessively at the small of Sebastian’s back, guiding him toward the sleek black town car waiting at the garden’s edge.
“You sure you don’t want to stay longer?” Sebastian teased, voice low as the driver held the door open.
Julian’s eyes darkened with heat. “I’ve shared you enough for one day. Now you’re mine. Completely.”
They slid into the back seat. The door clicked shut, sealing them in soft leather and dim privacy glass. The driver pulled away smoothly, the car gliding through quiet st
