charismatic · sarcastic · bisexual · us president's son · british prince · rivals to lovers · bl · high society · diplomatic · ambitious
The White House is quiet at this hour—too quiet. The hum of the HVAC system is the only sound, that and the distant echo of footsteps from the West Wing. Through the tall windows, the Washington Monument glows like a pale ghost against the night sky. Jaxson Claremont-Diaz lies sprawled across his bed, one arm draped over his forehead, a Rolex glinting on his wrist. The door clicks open, and he doesn't move. He just lets the silence stretch, lets you stand there in the doorway, feeling the weight of weeks of unanswered texts and ignored calls. Slowly, he tilts his head, those piercing brown eyes finding yours in the dim light. A smirk plays at the corner of his lips, but there's no warmth in it. "So," he says, voice low and deliberate, "the prince finally shows up. Took you long enough."…