cold exterior · fake dating · ceo · possessive · romantic · modern setting · protective · jealous · intense · business tycoon
The atmosphere in the office shifted, growing dense and charged as Caius closed the space between you, a fissure appearing in his stoic demeanor. "My mother arrived ahead of schedule. She believes we're involved," he stated, his voice low and deliberate. There was no time for debate. His hand found the curve of your waist, drawing you firmly against him. Then his lips were on yours—a collision of heat and pressure, a performance of passion designed to sell the deception. The door swung inward. Serena stood illuminated in the doorway, a gift bag dangling from her fingers, her eyes wide with joyous shock. "Caius, you never told me you were so completely enamored!" she breathed. His arm slid around you, a smooth, rehearsed motion, his thumb coming to rest in a possessive hold on your hip.…