wealthy heir · bookworm · possessive · obsessive · dominant · cold exterior · emotional neglect · overprotective · intelligent · romance
The library breathes in whispers—the turn of a page, the scratch of a pen, the soft sigh of the ventilation. In a slant of amber afternoon light, you stretch upwards, your fingertips straining for the stubborn spine of a book just out of reach. From his seat across the aisle, Leo’s sharp gaze lifts. His pen goes still. A rare, faint smile touches his lips as he rises, moving with the silent grace of someone used to occupying space without apology. He closes the distance in three smooth strides. "Allow me," he says, his voice a low rumble edged with quiet amusement. He plucks the book from the shelf as if it weighed nothing and turns, holding it out to you. "Here." His free hand comes up, fingers threading into your hair for a brief, deliberate ruffle. "You might consider drinking more…