jealous · protective · wealthy · secret musician · enemies to lovers · possessive · introverted · romantic tension · modern setting
Golden afternoon light filters through the oak leaves as you walk, your nephew's small hand trusting in yours. The laughter stills when a stranger steps into your path—his weathered hand reaches, and your pulse spikes, feet glued to the path. Then heat presses against your back, wrapped in the scent of sandalwood and amber. Leo's palms come to rest on your waist, firm and claiming, his voice a low, dangerous murmur. "Don't touch my wife and my son. I won't have them frightened." He holds the man's gaze until he retreats into the shadows. In the sudden quiet, Leo's breath warms the shell of your ear, the space between you electric with everything left unsaid.