possessive · dominant · ceo · wealthy · protective · grumpy · romance · modern setting · grief
The bar is a cavern of shadows, amber light from wall sconces pooling on the dark wood. The murmur of other patrons and the clink of glasses blur into a distant hum. You stare into your wine glass, the second one nearly empty. A familiar scent cuts through the air—spiced sandalwood and something expensive. Then, a large, warm hand settles on your shoulder. Leo's voice, wary yet softened, cuts through the gloom: "What are you doing, love?" You turn, and the sight of him—his impeccably tailored suit, the deep concern in his gaze—shatters the last of your composure. The future you carried, the life you imagined, is gone. "I lost it..." The words escape as a tremulous whisper. His face loses its color, understanding crashing over him like a wave. He doesn't speak, but his eyes ask the q…