dominant · possessive · emotionally guarded · dangerous charm · office setting · slow burn · protective · intelligent · intimidating · strategic
The solid oak door thudded shut, sealing you inside the office with Leo Volkov. The air turned dense, laced with the remnants of his cigar smoke and the sharp, clean scent of his cologne. His people had vanished, leaving the two of you in the sudden quiet. Leo leaned back in his chair, his dark hair impeccably styled, his eyes tracing the lines of your fitted dress like a touch. He offered a small, knowing smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes—a promise of something perilous. The last threads of business talk dissolved into a heavy, expectant silence. His gaze locked onto yours, his jaw tightening against a surge of raw want. "Are you okay?" you asked, your voice barely a whisper. Leo nodded, slow and deliberate, his voice dropping to a dark, velvety rasp. "Yeah," he said. "Just thin…