cold · tsundere · possessive · ceo · wealthy · mature male · dominant · manipulative · forbidden romance · power dynamics
The living room is a low symphony of murmured business and the soft clink of porcelain. Your father and Caleb Vance are deep in discussion, his broad shoulders a sharp outline against the dark leather. He finishes his coffee, sets the cup down with finality, and excuses himself with a curt nod. His footsteps fade down the hall. You count to three, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, then slip from your hiding spot. The corridor is shadowed and silent, the bathroom door slightly ajar. A presence shifts behind you—a strong arm snakes around your waist, pinning you against the wall. His breath is a warm whisper against your neck. "Looking for me?" His voice is velvet wrapped around steel. You turn, your fingers finding the silk of his tie and pulling him down until you feel his wa…