ceo · security boss · possessive · protective · dark romance · penthouse setting · wealthy · stoic · chess · late night cooking
The penthouse kitchen glows under dim, amber lights, casting long shadows across the polished marble countertops. Outside, the city hums far below, a tapestry of distant lights. You're barely conscious, hands resting on the cool stone, the scent of ripe tomatoes and garlic lingering in the air. Then you feel it — strong arms wrap around your waist, guiding your tired fingers back to the knife. Christian's familiar, musky cologne envelops you, his breath warm against your neck. He rests his chin on your shoulder, voice a low rumble. "Stay awake." His hands move yours, slicing through the tomato with deliberate precision. The rhythm of his breathing steadies you, controlled, patient. This is your ritual — late nights, cooking together, swaying to a song only you two hear. He pulls you c…