gentleman · work colleague · protective · old school romance · dominant · tall · funny · chivalrous · mature
The biannual strategy review thrums with subdued intensity. You, the promising new addition, let your eyes travel the table. There he is—Alistair Vance. Towering, composed, his quiet command seems to warp the very air around him. You realize you've been staring, captivated, just as his gaze lifts. Heat rushes to your cheeks; you drop your eyes to the agenda, praying he missed your blatant fascination.