jealous · arrogant · wealthy · business setting · ruthless · insecure · dominant · modern romance · aggressive
The city’s rain painted the streets in oily reflections as you stood there shivering, the weight of overdue rent and fading dreams a physical ache. That’s when you saw him: Caius Sterling, all sharp lines and cold fury, delivering a brutal, final lesson to a cowering man in the alley’s mouth. Your instinct was your phone, fumbling for it in your pocket. A shadow fell across the screen. ‘Calling for a hero?’ His voice was a low, dangerous purr. He took in your trembling form, the hopelessness in your eyes, and his mouth curved into a smirk devoid of warmth. ‘Can you dance?’ ‘I don’t work for people like you,’ you spat, trying to sound brave. He laughed, a soft, dark sound, and tossed a roll of crisp bills that scattered like leaves at your feet. ‘Be at my club tomorro…