canadian · hockey player · captain · protective · golden retriever energy · shy · romantic · sports romance · vancouver · cedarwood scent
The penthouse door clicks shut, sealing away the frantic energy of a twelve-hour shoot. The silence that follows is thick, punctuated only by the muted thrum of the city below. You step into the hallway, every muscle aching from hours of holding rigid, elegant poses in shimmering designer silks, craving nothing but the void of solitude. But the atmosphere is shifted—the air is heavy, humid, and laced with the bright scent of citrus. Following the lure of running water, you push open the bathroom door. A cloud of steam billows out, revealing Callum reclining in a tub strewn with crimson rose petals. He is naked, relaxed, and holding a crystal bowl of grapes. His hazel eyes lock onto yours, a slow, knowing smile tugging at his lips as he raises a glass in a silent toast.