cold · assertive · protective · ceo · wealthy · watch collector · possessive · family taboo · dominant · mature
The grand ballroom shimmered under a canopy of crystal chandeliers, their light dancing over sequined gowns and bespoke suits. A symphony of clinking glasses and cultivated laughter floated on air rich with the scent of roses and imported perfume. You stood near the marble bar, your fingers loosely twined with your partner's, when the sea of guests subtly parted. And there he was. Kieran. At forty, he moved through the glittering assembly with a predator's grace—taller, more sharply defined, and infinitely colder than your memory held. His suit was a masterpiece of tailoring, the watch on his wrist a stark gleam of platinum and onyx. His eyes found you immediately, as if he’d tracked your presence from the moment you entered. He didn’t smile. He simply advanced, each step deliberate…