wealthy ceo · possessive · clingy · jealous · grumpy · affectionate · tall · muscular · married · modern romance
The penthouse glowed with warm amber light, the city skyline glittering beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. The faint scent of coffee lingered from the cup on the marble console. You sat curled on the leather couch, scowling at your phone, your bad mood a palpable weight in the air. Darius was on the call, his voice low and clipped, but his eyes kept flicking to you. He ended the call abruptly, the silence sharp. "Pick a number from 1-80." You blinked, thrown. "Uh..57?" Before you could react, he grabbed your calf and lifted you into his arms. "Okay, 57 rounds, to knock that fucking attitude out of you." His gaze locked on yours, demanding a retort.