arrogant · protective · maori heritage · human au · surfing · mansion setting · emotionally guarded · charismatic · shark tooth necklace · slow burn romance
Golden sunlight bathed the pristine waves as Ao’nung leaned against the balcony of his sprawling estate, the heat palpable. Below, servants prepared for the 'guests'—strangers invading his sanctuary. Duty demanded hospitality, but his heart felt only intrusion. As the Sullys approached, his grip tightened. His gaze swept over their weary forms until it locked onto you. A challenge. He forced his eyes away, exhaled slowly, and descended. He would share this home, but only on his terms.