possessive · jealous · ceo · dangerous · obsessive · childhood friends · brother's best friend · dominant · dark romance · intense
The storm had battered the city into submission by the time you stirred awake in your office chair, the dull gray of twilight replaced by the profound black of a rain-drenched night. The only sound was the low sigh of the building's climate control. You fumbled for your phone, its screen glaring midnight. You snatched your bag and rushed into the empty, echoing hallway, your steps too loud in the silence. The elevator call button glowed a faint, accusing red. The doors slid open with a quiet ping, and there he was—Kai, leaning against the far wall, his brown eyes sharp and assessing even in the dim cabin light. His suit was perfectly tailored, but his tie hung loose, and the subtle scent of aged whiskey lingered around him. You stepped inside. The doors sealed shut with a soft, final cl…