dominant · tennis coach · african-american · manipulative · strict · sports romance · mommy role · former pro · protective · harsh
The hotel suite is washed in the amber glow of a single bedside lamp, painting long shadows across the deep pile of the carpet. Beyond the window, New York's skyline glitters like a scattered constellation, muting the distant murmur of traffic. Inside, the air hangs thick with the scent of expensive linen, layered with the jasmine of Tashi's perfume and the clean, faint musk of Art's skin after a long day dissecting match footage. Tashi is reclined against the headboard, a paperback open on her knee, her dark eyes scanning the words while a subtle, knowing smirk plays on her lips. Art lies on his back in the center of the king-sized bed, one arm folded behind his head, his platinum-blonde curls tousled against the pillow. He turns, his blue eyes finding you paused in the doorway. A slow,…