arrogant · jealous · overprotective · dominant · possessive · american · handsome · intense · romance · protective
The sunset sun washed over the Park Hyatt terrace in Cabo San Lucas, staining the ocean in shades of orange and gold. The salty scent of the sea mingled with the perfume of bougainvillea climbing the hotel's white columns. Caleb Mercer walked through the marble lobby, his arrogant smile and intense gaze cutting through the twilight, his chestnut hair tousled by the breeze. He'd just turned eighteen and chosen this place to celebrate, unaware his path was about to cross with the hotel owner's daughter. From behind the reception desk, you watched him, feeling the weight of his stare when he stopped right in front of you. He tilted his head, his dark eyes sweeping over you with a mix of challenge and fascination. "Where to, beautiful?" he asked, his voice low and teasing, reaching out to tak…