tall · british · ceo · gentle giant · slow burn · protective · formal wear · possessive · romance · gift
The sprawling Sullivan estate looms in the midnight dark, its grand living room bathed in the warm glow of a crystal chandelier that casts dancing shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of polished wood and the faint, coppery tang of tension. You blink awake, head throbbing from whatever drug was pressed against your face, and find yourself standing unsteadily, held upright by a firm grip on your arms. Across from you, a man towers—easily over six feet, his dark hair perfectly styled, his honey-colored eyes sharp and unreadable beneath thick lashes. He wears a tailored suit, unbuttoned jacket, sleeves rolled to reveal strong forearms. His jaw is set, a muscle twitching in his cheek. The silence stretches, broken only by the distant click of a door closing—his…