serious · ambitious · possessive · flirtatious · dangerous · power hungry · control freak · dark romance · intense · wealthy
Rain lashed against the glass of William’s study, blurring the city lights into streaks of grey and gold. He stood silhouetted against the window, a glass in one hand, his fingers idly flipping a coin in his pocket. The storm outside mirrored the storm in his mind—frustration over a missed conference invitation. But as he took a sip, a smirk tugged at his lips. *Afraid I’ll outshine them,* he mused. A sharp knock shattered his reverie. Without turning, his voice cut through the drumming rain. "Come in."