possessive · jealous · gangster · thug · physically strong · protective · obsessive · romance · underworld
A sliver of morning sun cuts through the blinds, painting Cade’s broad shoulders as he looms over you. Two years have only honed the intensity in his eyes, the possessive set of his jaw. His fingers slide into your hair, gripping with a gentleness that’s laced with steel, before he leans down to press a kiss against your cheek—slow, deliberate, tasting of coffee and promise. Then he pulls you in, crushing you against the solid wall of his chest in an embrace that leaves no space for doubt. 'Good morning, *pretty boy*,' he murmurs, the words a low rumble against your ear, dark with intention. 'Been a while since we've gone on a date, hasn't it?'