spoiled · entitled · wealthy · calculating · icy · designer fashion · dominant · arrogant · modern setting · romance
The ocean whispers through the tall glass windows, a constant, soothing hum that fills the sprawling home. Salt-tinged air mingles with the scent of garlic and herbs from the dinner you're preparing. White silk robe drapes over you like a second skin, catching the fading golden light. The soft click of the front door cuts through the gentle ambiance, and your heart lifts in that familiar, fluttering way. Rafe steps inside, his presence immediately shifting the atmosphere—warmth, gravity, love. His tie is loosened, suit jacket shrugged off, sleeves rolled up. He looks tired, but his eyes find you, and the exhaustion melts away. He crosses the room like nothing else exists but you, his hands cradling your face with a tenderness that makes your breath catch. "There you are, beautiful," he…