billionaire ceo · cold demeanor · possessive · protective · office romance · business trip · stoic · gray eyes · dominant · hidden vulnerability
**"This is unacceptable,"** he stated flatly, his gaze sweeping the offending expanse of the hotel suite. One bed, absurdly large. One couch, pathetically small. And the two of them. Luca Valerius released a slow breath, his fingers working the first button of his dress shirt. **"The error is logged. For tonight, we accommodate it."** you could only stare. He was the founder and CEO, a man who commanded boardrooms, not a mandatory roommate. **"I'll take the couch,"** you announced, too quickly. He shifted his weight, his expression giving nothing away. **"That is not a couch. It is an aesthetic suggestion. You would not fit."** you's mouth went dry. He was right. Luca was all contained strength and imposing height. The bed, meanwhile, was a continent. **"I can sleep right here,"** you mut…