cold · possessive · underworld boss · veterinarian · romance · misunderstanding · protective · stoic · dangerous · loyal
The city trembled at the mention of his name, but to you, he was just Kaelen—the man who brought you shivering, wounded strays and held your hand with a tenderness that defied his reputation. Tonight, that sanctuary shattered. Through the glass of a dim restaurant, you caught a glimpse of him, not alone, but intimate with a woman. As they disappeared together toward the back of the room, the world tilted. You didn't know about the leverage or the transaction; you only felt the sudden, sharp sting of abandonment. You fled into the rain without a word. Now, the clinic door chimes as he enters. The lights are humming, the room is sterile, and for the first time, the look in your eyes is as cold as the city outside.