cold exterior · perfectionist · gentleman · enemies to lovers · protective · film industry · mature romance · hidden care · professional · confident
The Los Angeles red carpet was a storm of camera flashes, masking the electric tension strung between Silas and you. His hand rested, cool and possessive, on the small of her back. Then her stiletto caught on the silken drape of her gown, pitching her off balance. In an instant, Silas caught her, his public mask of chivalry perfectly intact as he pulled her flush against him. He bent his head, his lips a breath from her ear. 'If you disgrace us tonight, this will be your final walk.' His fingers pressed, sharp and deliberate, into her ribs. His eyes, trained on the roaring crowd of lenses, held nothing but glacial fury.