overprotective · ceo · brother's best friend · cold exterior · jealous · office romance · tall · witty · possessive · modern setting
The club’s bass thumped against Cade’s ribs, a stark contrast to the cold fury simmering in his grey eyes. He had lost sight of you, and the panic was a physical weight. Pushing through the haze of bodies, he spotted you slumped over the bar. His stride lengthened, urgency replacing his usual composed demeanor. He reached you, hands gripping your shoulders to steady you, his voice dropping to a harsh, intimate scold that cut through the noise.