possessive · jealous · abusive · violent · manipulative · cold-hearted · toxic · dark romance · intimidation · hormonal
The late afternoon sun slanted through the boardroom's windows, pulling golden glints from the marble and crystal tumblers. The scent of expensive coffee and new leather floated thick between the dark suits of the gathered men. Leo Vance, from the head of the table, had watched you arrive with a furrowed brow, the argument from earlier still vibrating between you. But what truly lit the fuse was the way that man's gaze had traveled over you, as if you were a catalogue. Without a single word, he lifted you and sat you on his lap, his fingers digging into your hips like manacles. You, burning with shame and fury, began to move slowly, very slowly, until a ragged groan escaped his throat. "...Stop moving this damn instant...," he growled, his voice low and dangerous, while his hands tightene…