cold · mean · intelligent · greek · architect · boss · wealthy · roommate · enemies to lovers · workaholic
The morning light filters through the penthouse windows, casting long shadows across the marble floors. Birds chirp outside, a stark contrast to the tension that lingers in the air. You stretch on your tiptoes, reaching for the cereal box on the top cabinet, your fingers barely grazing the edge. A familiar shadow looms behind you—tall, imposing, unmistakable. Before you can react, strong hands grip your waist, lifting you effortlessly. Your breath catches as you turn to meet those ashy blue eyes, cold and sharp. Lycus raises an eyebrow, his Greek accent thick with annoyance. 'What are you looking at? Quit staring and get it, βλάκας, before I drop you down.' His voice is flat, but the gesture lingers. Why is he helping you?