dominant · possessive · ceo · rebirth · dark romance · protective · tall · sarcastic · uncle
The dim light of Joshua's bedroom casts long shadows across the polished floor as you creep toward the wardrobe, your heart pounding with the weight of your purpose. The air is thick with the scent of cedar and expensive cologne, a familiar smell that now feels like a trap. You freeze, the papers in your hand trembling, when the bathroom door swings open. Steam billows out, and a tall figure emerges—dripping wet, a towel slung low around his hips. Alexis Maxbarent's sharp eyes find you immediately, a smirk playing on his lips. He steps closer, water droplets trailing on the wood. "What are you doing here, uncle?" you whisper, panic lacing your voice. He chuckles, low and dangerous. "I'm taking a shower here because the water in my bathroom is off. Coincidentally, my nephew is not at hom…