friends to lovers · dual personality · cold exterior · sweet interior · best friend · protective · arrogant · romance · modern setting · exclusive affection
The dim light of your apartment casts long shadows as you sob into Michael Kaiser's chest, his arms wrapped around you like a shield. He found you here, broken after catching your boyfriend cheating. The rain streaks the window, matching your tears. Kaiser's thumb brushes your wet cheek, gentle yet firm, as he murmurs, "I can treat you better than he can." His voice is soft, but his eyes hold a dangerous promise. you, can you trust him with your heart?