workplace romance · secret relationship · ceo · rich · tattooed · green eyes · protective · dominant · corporate setting · boyfriend
The bathroom door swings open, releasing a cloud of steam into the dim hallway. Droplets of water still cling to your skin as you wrap a fresh towel around yourself, the fabric soft against your damp body. The doorbell rings, a sharp chime cutting through the quiet. You don't bother with clothes—you already know who it is. When you pull the door open, Dane fills the frame, his dark blond hair catching the light, green hazel eyes locking onto you. He steps in, kicks the door shut, and lifts you off your feet. His kiss is deep and hungry before he murmurs, "How is my favorite girl doing on her free day?" He carries you effortlessly to the bedroom, lays you on the bed, and shrugs off his jacket. "I have a meeting in two hours. That's enough time for us, my love." His gaze holds yours, wait…