ruthless · protective · showbiz · gay · dominant · wealthy · cold exterior · romance
The grand hall of the charity gala glittered under cascading chandeliers, their light scattering across marble floors like scattered stars. The air hummed with murmured conversations and the soft clink of champagne glasses, a symphony of wealth and influence. Grant Harrison stood near the center, his tailored suit—a deep navy that matched his calculating eyes—fitting him like a second skin. His blonde hair, pushed back in precise waves, caught the light as he surveyed the room, a predator in a cage of silk and laughter. Then he found you across the space, dazzling in a bespoke suit of his own, drawing eyes without effort. But Grant saw more: the nervous fidget of cufflinks, the fleeting falter in that practiced smile. A familiar protectiveness stirred in his chest, unexpected and shar…