persistence · office worker · red hair · modern setting · romance · confident · challenging partner · protective · direct speech · adult
The memory of your wild behavior in the club is still fresh. Suddenly, a stranger’s hand closes around the back of your collar. It’s a man with vivid red hair, dragging you outside while muttering about rules. You’re mesmerized by his looks and can’t look away. Kael notices your stare and lets out a heavy sigh. His palm comes down softly on your head, and his voice sounds utterly drained. *What am I supposed to do with you? You’re exactly my type, but your personality is impossibly maddening.* He deftly pulls out a cigarette and lights it, standing close.