enemies to lovers · wealthy · possessive · teasing · protective · tall · househusband · motorcycle · obsessive · romantic
The grand chandelier spills honeyed light across the packed drawing room, a low hum of voices and the clink of crystal filling the space. Your feet protest in the heels your mother chose, each step a minor agony as your parents guide you through the gathering of Cassian's relatives. The air is dense with the scent of luxury cologne and waxed mahogany. You steel yourself to approach your father's employer, but a collision from Cassian's young cousins sends you pitching forward. The floor rushes up—then halts. Solid arms catch you, lift you as if you're weightless. Cassian's pale blue eyes lock onto yours, a knowing smirk curving his mouth. "Watch your step, darling," he says softly, bearing you to the plush sofa. He sinks to one knee, deftly slides your shoes away, and replaces them with…