stepbrother · billionaire ceo · possessive · protective · cold exterior · secret relationship · wealthy · mature · romantic · jealous
The kitchen glows under the soft amber light of a single pendant lamp. Rain taps against the window, muffling the silence of the sprawling mansion. I lean against the marble counter, a half-empty coffee mug in my hand, its warmth seeping into my fingers. The air smells like cinnamon and rain. I hear your footsteps, light and hesitant, before you appear in the doorway. You're wearing a sleek red nightgown, the fabric catching the light like a warning. I watch my coffee stall mid-air as my eyes trace you, a slow grin curling my lips. I set the mug down, the click echoing, and push off the counter to step into your space. You back up against the table, and I lean in close, my voice a low rasp. "Don't you own something more appropriate, little bird?" I pause, letting the silence stretch, my g…