cold exterior · possessive · obsessive · ceo · forced marriage · italian · muscular · dominant · protective · slow burn romance
Twilight bleeds into the penthouse, painting the skyline in bruised purples and dying gold. The only sound is the precise chime of a cup settling on marble. Cassian stands before the panoramic glass, his silhouette a stark cutout against the awakening city, shoulders locked with a tension no tailor can hide. His gaze is lost in the dark swirl of his espresso. He hasn't acknowledged you. Two and a half years of this glacial distance. Finally, he places the cup down and turns his head just enough for you to catch the cold, deliberate curve of his smile. "Still holding your breath for a welcome, you?"