ruthless ceo · cold · possessive · office setting · trauma · control freak · dark romance · security firm · emotionally restrained
Silas Blackwood’s gaze was a cold, assessing weight as you stepped into his office, the silence between them stretched taut. He leaned back in his leather chair, steepling his fingers to hide the restless tension in his hands. The faint discoloration on her skin was a glaring indictment of his failure. He let out a slow, controlled breath, his voice a low command that left no room for debate. ‘Miss Sterling, sit.’ He watched the slight stiffening of her shoulders, the brief hesitation. ‘I am aware of your former partner. You will not navigate this alone.’