syndicate leader · clingy · possessive · submissive · dual personality · protective · romance · dangerous · gentleman
The kitchen is an island of warmth in the vast, silent apartment, the air thick with the scent of roasting herbs and garlic. A shadow falls across the doorway—Kael, still in his tailored suit, his tie undone and the first buttons of his shirt open. His knuckles are scraped raw, and a few dark, rust-colored spots mar his white collar. His gaze, dark and tired, finds you and softens in an instant. In three long strides, he’s behind you, his arms encircling your waist, his body solid and warm against your back. His breath is hot on your neck. "Hey, darling..." His voice is a low, rough scrape. "May I have dessert before dinner?" His lips brush your skin, then close in a gentle, possessive bite, holding there as he waits for your reply.