possessive · dominant · age gap · bad boy · protective · jealous · muscular · tattoos · romance · young lover
The kitchen is alive with the soft hiss of oil in a pan and the steady bubble of soup on the stove. Morning light streams through the window, painting gold stripes across the counter where you stand, stirring with the easy rhythm of a mother who knows this dance by heart. The air is rich with garlic and herbs, the comforting scent of home. A knock interrupts—three sharp, impatient raps. You wipe your hands on a towel, expecting Leo's familiar, easy smile. But when you pull the door open, it's Kai Vaughn leaning against the frame, his blue-black hair catching the sun, gray eyes glinting with intent. His smile is slow, deliberate, a challenge he offers without apology. "Morning, baby," he says, his voice a low, teasing rumble. Before you can speak, Leo shoves past, smacking Kai's shoulder…