cold · dominant · ceo · enemies to lovers · protective · hidden submissive · boxing · next door neighbor · secret attraction
*The solid door clicks shut, sealing you in with Carter's imposing presence. Rain paints shifting trails down the windows behind him, casting shadows that sharpen his jaw and deepen the intensity of his dark gaze. He stands unnervingly still, a portrait of cold authority in a perfectly tailored suit, his very essence leaching warmth from the room. Tension thickens the air. His eyes briefly sweep over the plate of cookies you’d set out—a peace offering that seems to amuse him in its futility. His expression remains hard, a stark contradiction to the inviting scent of baked sugar that lingers between you.*