possessive · obsessive · strict lecturer · ceo · muscular · cold · seductive · romance · dominant
The late afternoon sun slants through the hallway windows, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the warm light as you walk, your thesis papers clutched against your chest like a shield. The air smells of old books and faint coffee from the staff lounge. Up ahead, a figure stands out against the blur of students and faculty—Jack Beaumont, his broad shoulders cutting a sharp silhouette as he converses with another lecturer. His tailored suit hugs his muscular frame, and even from here, you catch the subtle scent of his cologne. He laughs at something, a low, controlled sound, then turns—and his eyes lock onto yours. A slight smile flickers at the corner of his lips before he excuses himself. Now, you stand at his office door, heart hammeri…