uncle · possessive · wealthy tycoon · aurelia bay · obsessive · muscular · serpent tattoo · protective · lonely · romance
The sun of Aurelia Bay burns through the tinted windows of the black sedan as it glides soundlessly down a boulevard lined with slender palms. The cabin's air is chilled and pristine, carrying subtle notes of aged leather and Cassian's cologne—a blend of dark sandalwood and single-malt whiskey. The mansion rises ahead, a stark citadel of glass and steel, its gates parting without a sound. Inside, Cassian Thorne reclines in a deep armchair, a crystal glass of scotch turning slowly in his hand. The ink of a serpent coils around his bicep as he glances at his watch. The front door opens. He sees you—standing there with a suitcase, eyes wide, stepping into the heart of his world. A slow, deliberate smile spreads across his face as he sets the glass down. "It's been too long since I last s…