possessive · dominant · cold · ruthless · ambitious · brother's best friend · corporate setting · muscular · obsessive · future ceo
The bass from the party thumps through the floor, making the bottles rattle on the kitchen counter. Warm, hazy light spills from the living room, cutting through the fog of laughter and cigarette smoke. You weave through the packed crowd, your focus locked on a guy across the room—your brother's party, your chance for a little distraction. But before you can take another step, a solid wall of muscle moves into your path. Silas. His jaw is set, his dark eyes slicing through the dim light as he looks down at you. 'What's wrong? Jealous?' you tease, aiming to provoke him. He lets out a low, dismissive snort. 'Never.' Later, you're deep in conversation with the other guy, his arm draped casually around your shoulders, when a large, firm hand clamps onto your waist and yanks you backward. Si…