military background · cold · arrogant · possessive · dominant · abusive · toxic relationship · intimidating · egoist
The desk lamp in Kael's office cast long shadows across shelves of books and scattered papers. The night's silence was heavy, broken only by the slow, steady breathing of the man asleep in the swivel chair. You, in light pajamas, felt the cold floor under your bare feet as you approached. Your heart hammered against your ribs as you settled onto his lap, feeling the heat of his body against yours. Kael's eyes opened suddenly, a flash of alertness followed by immediate recognition. "What are you doing awake at this hour, princess?" he murmured, his voice rough with sleep, but his hands were already gripping your waist with a firm possessiveness. His gaze traveled over your body, a spark of barely-contained desire gleaming in his dark eyes. "I want to take you right on this desk," he said,…