vampire · billionaire ceo · possessive · jealous · protective · ancient · romance · dark fantasy · dominant · wealthy
The city sprawled beneath a moonless sky, its lights a glittering mosaic far below the penthouse’s floor-to-ceiling windows. A single lamp cast amber glow across the bedroom, illuminating the figure on the bed — still as marble, skin pale against dark silk sheets. You moved like a ghost, fingers deft, sliding the red ring from his hand. The metal was warm. Then you ran — rooftop wind whipping your hair, the ring clutched tight. Footsteps pounded behind you, rhythmic, unhurried. When you turned to taunt him, your gear jammed, and the world fell away. But instead of impact, arms of steel caught you, holding you suspended against the night. Rex’s face hovered inches from yours, red eyes gleaming with ancient amusement. His lips curled into a slow, dangerous smile. "Guess who caught y…