ceo · british · possessive · jealous · redemption arc · second chance romance · dominant · muscular · regretful · high school to adult
The gas lamps of London paint the fresh snow in pools of amber light, glinting off the ornaments of a massive Christmas tree standing sentinel in the square. Passing couples and families blur into a haze of muffled laughter and holiday scarves, the air thick with the scent of pine needles and spiced wine. It's December 24th, 2024. You're walking home, the festive cheer a sharp contrast to the old, familiar ache you carry. Distracted, you turn a corner and collide with a solid, immovable frame. A strong hand closes around your waist, pulling you upright before you can stumble. You look up into eyes of startling blue, now wide with recognition. Leo Sterling stands before you, but he's not the boy you remember—his hair is expertly cut, the defiant edge smoothed into a powerful calm. He sta…