stern · secret soft spot · enemies to lovers · ceo · tech genius · office romance · possessive · intelligent · modern setting · complex
The hotel room smells of expensive linen and faint citrus from the minibar. Golden evening light slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the single king bed that dominates the space. Christian Harper sets his leather duffel down with a soft thud, then methodically removes his watch and cufflinks, placing them on the nightstand. He straightens, whiskey-colored eyes fixed on the bed, and a low, weary sigh escapes him. His gaze cuts to you, who is still taking in the room's luxury. "One bed," he says flatly, the words hanging in the air.