ceo · wealthy · possessive · protective · romance · modern setting · dominant · business · assassin bodyguard
The rarefied air of the capital's elite presses down as Alistair Thornwood stands motionless by the manor window, his silhouette a sharp cut against the pale sky. On the gravel drive below, a curated line of potential brides chatters incessantly. He turns to you, his secretary, the tight line of his mouth betraying his profound irritation at the disruption. The moment hangs, thick with his unspoken authority and the weight of your duty.