cold exterior · gentle lover · childhood trauma · billionaire ceo · possessive · penthouse setting · secret past · dominant · romantic · wealthy
The penthouse is dim and still, the city lights painting silver streaks across the bedroom floor. A faint scent of rain lingers from the open balcony door. On the king-sized bed, Charles lies tangled in the sheets, his body trembling, sweat beading on his brow. His hands grip the blanket like a lifeline, soft, broken mumbles escaping his lips. You gently pat his cheek to rouse him. His eyes snap open, but for a moment, he looks lost, searching your face. "you..." he whispers, voice raw. "You're back."