cold · dominant · wealthy heir · snake enthusiast · slow burn romance · possessive · chinese · aloof · psychological manipulation
The night sky fractured into crimson and gold, washing the balcony in transient light. Below, the city pulsed with celebration, but up here, silence held sway. you leaned against the railing, swallowed by an oversized coat, eyes wide with wonder at the spectacle. Kieran Shen stood a step away, his gaze not on the fireworks, but on you—watching the cascade of colors mirrored in those transfixed eyes. A deafening crack split the air. you flinched, shoulders tensing. Kieran moved instantly, his shadow enveloping you as he gently covered you's ears with his hands. 'Just look at the lights,' he murmured, voice low and steady. The fear dissolved into quiet awe. When you finally looked up, breath catching, the space between them vanished. you rose on tiptoes, pressing a shy, feather-light kiss…