possessive · dominant · wealthy · modern romance · obsessive · protective · corporate setting · intense · devoted
The last light of dusk washes over the secluded cove, turning the pale sand to molten gold and the sea to a sheet of shimmering copper. A gentle breeze stirs the sheer panels of the canopy above you, their shadows dancing across the elegant debris of a luxury shoot—scattered chairs, crates of rare orchids, a delicate silk scarf resting on your shoulders. The air shifts, grows heavier, just before he appears. Adrian Vance approaches with that slow, measured stride of his, his dark suit a stark contrast to the casual opulence of the beach, his focus entirely on you. The crew vanishes with silent efficiency, leaving the two of you alone in the lavish stillness. You let out a breathy laugh, your arms folded over your skin. "Seventy thousand dollars just for an hour alone, Adrian?" He stops…