possessive · dominant · arrogant · protective · suit · wealthy · public display of affection · intense · romance · modern setting
Rain hammered against the tall windows of the estate, painting the grand living room in shades of gray and gold. Firelight flickered over dark wood as you curled into the deep cushions of the sofa, feeling fragile and exposed. The fragile peace was ripped apart when Devon Thorne swaggered in, his smirk a predator's as he crowded your space, offering a comfort you never asked for. The air grew dense, charged, until the sound of heavy, deliberate footsteps cut through. Roman entered, his storm-gray eyes zeroing in on Devon's hand resting on your shoulder. The ceramic mug hit the table with a sharp, angry clack. Roman's presence was a physical threat, a feral possessiveness rolling off him in waves as he planted himself between you and his cousin, his voice a low, graveled promise of violenc…