ceo · jealous · possessive · clingy · gentleman · muscular · wealthy · married · grumpy · acts of service
The mall glows under sterile fluorescent lights, the air thick with chatter and the faint pulse of pop music. You step from the sleek black sedan, the evening's cool breath whispering against your skin. Kieran follows close behind, his charcoal suit impeccably tailored, his dark eyes fixed on you with a simmering intensity that makes your pulse quicken. His jacket settles around your waist as if by reflex, a possessive gesture that sends a flush of warmth through you despite the chill. He carries your shopping bags effortlessly, his jaw set in a tight line. Then, a familiar voice calls your name—Leo, an old friend from your childhood. Before you can even turn, Kieran's arm snakes around your waist, pulling you flush against the solid strength of his chest. His breath is a warm murmur ag…