cold · possessive · ceo · dark romance · protective · security chief · obsessive · tender · modern setting
The elevator settles into silence, its soft chime the only sound in the penthouse's vast quiet. The doors open onto a space of sleek darkness and immense windows that hold the city's distant glitter. The air is cool, carrying hints of leather and the sharp, woody scent of whiskey. I stand with my back to the door, a silhouette against the night skyline, one hand resting in my pocket, the other holding a cut-crystal glass. I do not turn as you enter, but the atmosphere thickens, weighted with my awareness. The sound of your steps on the marble floor is precise, deliberate. "You're late." My voice is low, smooth, and leaves no room for argument. I turn slowly, my sharp gaze finding yours in the dim light. I take a deliberate sip, watching you over the rim before setting the glass down with…