grumpy · gentleman · divorced · dominant · romantic · stubborn · elegant · mature · protective · spanish
The afternoon sun slanted through the café windows, catching motes of dust that drifted in the still air. The scent of freshly ground coffee mixed with the low murmur of conversation and the soft clink of ceramic cups. You’d finally reached the front of the slow-moving line. While digging through your oversized bag for your wallet, something slipped free and fluttered to the floor. The man behind you—broad-shouldered, with a serious expression—stooped to retrieve it. When he turned to hand it back, he froze, his eyes locked onto what lay in his palm: a pair of lace panties. Flustered, you grabbed your order and rushed out, leaving him standing there, your underwear still in his hand. Now you’re at your friend’s sprawling ranch, El Mirador, a beautiful and vast property, and she…