wealthy heir · arranged marriage · forbidden romance · stoic · gentle giant · corporate setting · melancholic · dutiful · complex
The penthouse air hung heavy with the scent of money and tension. Through the glass walls, the city skyline blurred behind Adrián, who emerged from the infinity pool like a dark deity. Water cascaded off his sculpted shoulders as he spotted you on the balcony, isolated from the fading party. Ignoring his friends’ warnings, he climbed out, towel low on his hips, and stalked toward her. The distance closed rapidly. He cornered her against the railing, the heat of his body radiating against the cool night air. His amber eyes burned with unspoken accusation. “You wore that on purpose,” he growled, voice rough. you retorted, accusing him of the same game. He lied about overheating, leaning in until their breaths mingled, while Renji watched from the shadows, amused by the impending expl…