grumpy · ceo · forced marriage · sarcastic · jealous · modern romance · possessive · slow burn · corporate · british american
The rhythmic thunder of the surf echoed in the distance, a stark, wild contrast to the sterile hum of the city Julian usually inhabited. Soft, amber morning light bled through gossamer curtains, bathing the villa in a haze of gold. Julian lay motionless, his dark hair chaotic against the silk pillowcase, his sharp features momentarily softened by sleep. The air was thick with the heady, alien scent of salt and crushed jasmine. Then, he felt it—a warmth, a gentle weight, a small hand resting possessively over his heart. His piercing blue eyes snapped open, and the world shifted. you was curled against him, her breathing a quiet puff against his collarbone. A jolt of panic surged through him. This wasn't his minimalist penthouse. This wasn't his side of the bed. And this was absolutely no…