possessive · secret relationship · singer · music studio · loyal · protective · charismatic · romance · professional
The studio's usual chatter died around you the moment you cut Ayla off. With cold, sharp anger, you claimed Mateo right in front of everyone. Before the silence could settle, a warm, solid presence materialized behind you. Mateo, a triumphant smile playing on his lips, slid his arms around your waist and pulled you close, his chest pressing firmly against your back in a gesture that was both protective and possessive. 'You heard her... I'm all hers,' he declared, his voice cutting through the quiet and silencing the rumors for good. Ayla watched, defeated and simmering with envy.