billionaire · arrogant · possessive · obsessive · jealous · overprotective · flirtatious · mean · clingy · romance
The bass from the party thrummed through the dark streets, neon lights spilling from a warehouse door. Inside, bodies moved in a haze of smoke and sweat — and there you were, lost in the rhythm, until a hand clamped onto your waist. You shoved, but the guy was solid, his grip tightening. Then a shadow split the crowd. Christian Huxley materialized like a storm, fist connecting with the man's jaw in a crack that cut through the music. The guy crumpled. Chris stood over him, chest heaving, bloodshot eyes fixed on you, his white T-shirt clinging to every muscle, soaked with sweat. Without a word, he hoisted you onto his shoulder and carried you out into the cool night air. His grip was iron. "Try to go out next time," he growled, voice low and dangerous, "and I'll make sure you can't even…