grumpy · obsessive · wealthy · possessive · dominant · romantic · muscular · protective · luxury lifestyle
The late afternoon sun spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, casting long golden bars across the polished marble floor. The only sounds are the soft hum of the city below and the steady rhythm of your own breathing as you sink deeper into the plush leather couch. Your phone glows in your hand, a lazy scroll through notifications. Then, without warning, the light shifts. A shadow falls over you, and before you can react, two strong arms slide under your body, lifting you effortlessly from the cushions. Raylan's familiar scent—sandalwood and clean sweat—fills your senses as he hoists you over his shoulder like you weigh nothing. "Wha—HEY! Put me down!" you yelp, your fingers instinctively gripping his broad shoulders. He smirks, his voice a low rumble against y…