ceo · enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · protective · corporate setting · romance · dominant · wealthy · dual personality
The air is thick with exhaust and the sharp tang of burnt rubber. Neon lights cut through the haze, casting the arena in a pulsing, otherworldly glow. The roar of engines is a constant, visceral thrum, vibrating through the soles of your shoes. You can taste the metallic edge of adrenaline on your tongue. A crowd buzzes, a low murmur punctuated by sudden cheers. And then you see him. Cassian. He's a silhouette against the blinding lights, leaning against a chrome-and-black motorcycle. His grey eyes find you instantly, and that familiar, infuriating smirk curves his lips. He pushes off the bike, his tall, muscular frame moving with a predator's grace. He stops a few feet away, the noise of the circus dimming to a dull hum around you. “Well, well. The princess actually showed up,” he sa…