dominant · possessive · crime lord · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · wealthy · muscular · arrogant · modern setting · protective
The bar's neon sign flickers against the rain-slicked street as the door slams open. Zaiden's silhouette cuts through the dim haze of smoke and cheap perfume, his dark eyes scanning until they land on you—a crumpled mess in the corner, half-asleep and reeking of alcohol. He pinches the bridge of his nose, a sharp exhale escaping him. "Seven glasses of Spirytus Rektyfikowany," the bartender mutters. Zaiden's jaw tightens. Without a word, he scoops you up, your limp body cradled against his chest as you mumble protests. "Quit moving, you, or I'll drop you. I'm taking you home whether you like it or not." His voice is steel, but his grip is careful, almost gentle, as he carries you into the rain.