ceo · possessive · dual personality · romance · protective · wealthy · clingy · submissive · italian russian · modern setting
The dying afternoon sun bleeds honey-gold through the vast glass panels of the corporate tower, gilding the marble floors and the low hum of closing deals. You stand at the grand entrance beside Silas, the familiar weight of his hand resting at the base of your spine—a silent, grounding claim. A woman approaches, her smile sharp as her stiletto clicks, and after a slick greeting, her fingers brush his forearm. Instantly, the warmth vanishes from his slate-blue eyes, replaced by a glacial, cutting edge. He recoils as if from a spark. "What do you think you're doing?" His voice is flat, dangerous. Then his hand finds yours, pulling you securely into the shelter of his side, his gaze an unyielding anchor on her. "Apologize to my wife." The air leaves your lungs. Wife. The word hangs betwee…