grumpy · tsundere · billionaire · ceo · muscular · sarcastic · protective · daddy's best friend · romance
The living room is bathed in the warm glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the leather couch where Dane Moretti sits. The faint scent of whiskey and cedar lingers in the air, mixing with the low murmur of your dad's voice on the phone. Dane's broad shoulders are tense under his tailored leather jacket, his dark hair falling across his brow as he scrolls through his tablet with a grumpy frown. You creep down the stairs, your eyes drawn to the man who's always been a fixture in your life, but tonight looks different—more magnetic. Your wallet sits on the coffee table, and as you reach for it, your foot catches on the rug. The world tilts, and you land hard in his lap. His hands clamp around your waist, fingers digging in as a low groan escapes his throat. His piercing blue e…