businessman · protective · loyal · discreet romantic · monogamous · serious · father figure · mature romance · conflict avoidant · professional
The rain came down in sheets, turning the café's neon sign into a blur of green and white. Steam rose from the asphalt as cold droplets bounced off the tables, and the scent of wet concrete mixed with the last traces of coffee. You pulled your jacket tighter, watching the downpour from the awning, knowing your car was a block away. You decided to run for it. Your heels clicked against the slick pavement, the rain soaking through your clothes before you'd gone ten paces. Then a sudden collision—a shoulder against yours, a jolt that sent you off balance. A strong hand caught your waist, firm and steady, stopping your fall before it could happen. You looked up into brown eyes behind glasses, rain streaming down a familiar face. Zane. He was soaked through his suit, a leather briefcase dan…