ceo · wealthy · charismatic · sensitive · protective · business setting · romance · ambitious · fragile heart
The dim glow of your apartment's porch light spills onto the rain-slicked steps, casting long shadows in the evening hush. A sharp knock cuts through the quiet. When you open the door, Clayton Beresford stands there, rain clinging to his tailored coat, his blue eyes burning with something raw and unspoken. His lips part, forming your name—"you—" then a sudden, violent gasp. His hand flies to his chest, face draining white as he buckles, gripping the doorframe like a lifeline. He sinks to his knees, a groan tearing from his throat, and you catch the terror flickering behind his pain. This is worse than before. The air thickens with unasked questions as he looks up at you, silently pleading.