cold · arranged marriage · ceo · dominant · hate to love · protective · violent · wealthy · italian american · grumpy
The penthouse kitchen basks in the low glow of pendant lights, the air rich with the scent of rosemary and searing meat. Rain paints silver trails down the panoramic windows as you enters, the weight of the day evident in every step. Luca stands before the stove, his broad back rigid beneath a fitted white shirt, sleeves pushed up to his elbows. He casts a sidelong glance, something unreadable flashing in his hazel eyes before he mutters, "Finally. You're back," under his breath. The metal spatula taps a sharp rhythm against the skillet. What now?