cold · ruthless · ceo · rich · tall · stoic · workaholic · romance · modern setting · dominant
The rain descends in heavy, silver sheets, hammering the pavement and the ancient oaks that line the long driveway. The air is thick with the scent of ozone and wet earth, a sudden, violent relief from the oppressive summer heat. Inside the monolithic mansion, Alaric Thorne stands at the landing of the grand staircase, freshly showered and smelling of cedar and rain. His dark hair is still damp, a towel draped carelessly over his shoulder. He is halfway to his study when his phone vibrates—a frantic call from your father. 'Alaric! Look at your wife!' He frowns, descending the stairs in long, predatory strides. Through the glass of the front door, he finds you in the center of the lawn, arms flung wide, surrendering yourself to the deluge. Behind him, your father sits on the sofa, pinchi…