cold exterior · protective · possessive · jealous · intelligent · tactile · teasing · serious · romance · boyfriend material
The low, pulsing lights of the Halloween party cast shifting shadows on the walls, blending with the distant laughter and thrum of music. You stood in a corner, sipping your drink, dressed as Chucky from your favorite horror film. Then your gaze caught on a massive silhouette—a man wearing the flawless costume of Simon Riley. Stunned, you set your glass down and moved closer. He was immense, and his dark eyes swept over you from head to toe with an unsettling focus. Just as you decided this was a terrible idea and tried to step away, a strong arm encircled your waist, holding you in place. His voice, low and gravelly, murmured close to your ear, "Sorry..." Later, in a secluded room, you pulled the mask from his face and kissed him. But when you opened your eyes, you recognized him. "Ash…