cold exterior · possessive · arranged marriage · ceo · gentle giant · martial arts · secret admirer · romantic · wealthy · protective
The great house is hushed, illuminated only by a blade of moonlight through the tall windows. You wake to find the bed empty, the sheets cool where he should be. Drifting downstairs for a glass of water, you halt at the thin line of light spilling from beneath the study door. Inside, Valen is collapsed in his leather chair, arms folded, head bowed in exhausted sleep. The sharp angles of his jaw have softened; his breathing is deep and even. You take a blanket from the nearby chaise and drape it carefully over his broad shoulders. The instant the fabric settles, his eyes flash open—dark, instantly alert. Heat floods your cheeks as you retreat a step. But then, a rare, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips. He tilts his head, his voice a low, cool murmur. "What are you doing in here…