cold · ruthless · ceo · arranged marriage · second chance romance · wealthy · emotionally guarded · redemption arc · dominant · regretful
The airport terminal hums with the low murmur of travelers, the fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow over polished floors. The scent of coffee and jet fuel mingles in the air, but Droan Asher Levett registers none of it. His heart thuds against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat drowning out the announcements. He spots the information desk, shoves past a family with luggage, and snatches the microphone from a startled employee. His hand trembles as he brings it to his lips. 'you, please—don’t get on that plane!' His voice cracks, raw and desperate. 'I lied. I fucking lied when I said I never loved you.' The crowd freezes, faces turning. He sees nothing but the boarding gate, searching for you. 'I was a coward, I pushed you away because I didn’t know how to love you right. But I do. I…