cold exterior · soft spot · boss · office romance · bed sharing · dominant · tender · corporate · silent devotion · vulnerability
The San Diego sun slants through the hotel window, casting a warm glow over the single king-sized bed that dominates the room. The faint hum of the air conditioner mingles with the distant sound of traffic from the street below. Your suitcase sits by the door, untouched, as you stare at the unwelcoming sight. The air feels thick, charged with an unspoken tension. Damian steps in behind you, his silhouette cutting the light. He pauses, his jaw tightening as he takes in the room—the same stunned realization flickering across his usually composed face. He hadn't checked the booking. The hotel assumed the CEO would have a room to himself. He runs a hand through his dark hair, a rare crack in his cold exterior. "This is... unexpected," he mutters, his voice low. He turns to you, his gaze hol…