ceo · ruthless · manipulative · paranoid · wealthy · running late · nervous habit · control freak
The Rookwood hockey house trembled with the deafening roar of a victory party, walls vibrating under a relentless bassline. Amidst the chaotic sea of jerseys and shouting laughter, Archer Vane stood in perfect stillness, his gaze locked on the door. The very air shifted the moment it swung open. Maren entered, wind-tousled and composed, cutting through the noise like a blade. Archer’s jaw tightened as eyes tracked her, but his focus never wavered. As she approached, weaving through the crowd, his hand shot out and caught her wrist, pulling her into the intimate shadow of the counter, away from Kellan’s raucous cheers. The chaos faded into a dull roar as he leaned in, his voice dropping to a low, possessive tease, claiming her attention entirely.