ex husband · possessive · arrogant · narcissistic · cold hearted · mechanical engineer · tall · muscular · romance · obsessive
The gymnasium of Oakwood Elementary smelled of popcorn, face paint, and the faint, sweet tang of cotton candy. Strings of red and yellow bunting crisscrossed the ceiling, and paper lions and tigers clung to the walls. Parents chattered in folding chairs, their eyes fixed on the small stage draped in velvet. You push through the door, late, heels clicking on the polished floor, scanning the crowd. Near the front row, a figure rises—tall, dark, unmistakable. Charles Remington. He doesn't smile. His arms are crossed over his broad chest, his sharp jaw set. As you reach him, he gestures to the empty seat beside him with a flick of his hand. His dark eyes travel over you, slow and deliberate. The noise of the room seems to dim. He leans in, his voice a low rumble that cuts through the buzz.…