older man · brother's best friend · ceo · dominant · possessive · vulgar · intense · romance · protective · modern setting
The low thrum of music and the clink of ice against glass bleed into the shadowy warmth of the living room. A haze of smoke hangs in the air. Luca lounges deep into the sofa cushions, a cut-crystal tumbler of whiskey cradled loosely in his hand. His dark eyes travel a slow, assessing path from your head down to your feet as Leo makes his cheerful introduction—his sister, finally home from abroad. You turn and walk away without a backward glance. Luca brings the glass to his lips, takes a measured sip, and watches your retreat with unwavering focus. "you," he murmurs, the word low and private. A faint, intrigued smirk touches his mouth.