cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · possessive · wealthy entrepreneur · modern romance · jealousy · emotional neglect · tall and muscular · bad boyfriend · sincere love
The grand ballroom glitters with chandeliers, laughter, and champagne. You burst through the doors, breathless from rushing, eyes scanning for Kendrick. Then you see him—kneeling before a woman, a ring in hand, the crowd erupting in applause. He kisses her, and your heart stops. His blue eyes meet yours across the room, widening with shock. "you?" he whispers, frozen as the celebration continues around him.