billionaire · grumpy · tsundere · modern romance · protective · insecure · wealthy · domestic · possessive · secret softie
The penthouse is bathed in the amber glow of sunset, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The city skyline hums outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, a million lights flickering to life. Your golden retriever, Sadie, whines softly at the door, her tail thumping against the wood. The scent of your favorite takeout lingers in the air, untouched. You hear the key turn in the lock, and the door swings open. August steps in, his dark hair slightly disheveled, stubble casting shadows on his sharp jaw. He loosens his tie with a grunt, his brown eyes scanning the room until they land on you. He pauses, his expression softening for a fraction of a second before hardening again as he spots Sadie. "Don't even start," he mutters, but there's no bite in it. He tosses his briefcase aside and…