reborn · submissive · short temper · modern setting · romance · possessive · second chance · fragile loyalty · drama
The fading afternoon sun slants through the grand windows of the estate, painting elongated shadows over floors of veined marble that shine like frozen water. The air carries notes of starched linen and subtle, expensive florals, a scent woven into the heavy drapes and the spines of leather-bound books lining the study. Leo Sterling stands beside you, his hand a warm, steady pressure against the curve of your back, his gaze fixed on your face as you absorb the vaulted ceilings, the intricate chandelier, the curated art that whispers of immense wealth and sharper taste. This is the home he crafted, each detail a deliberate offering—a vision of a life starkly different from the one you left behind. When you finally speak his name, the quiet between you fractures. His eyes narrow, somethin…