billionaire · flirty · caring · protective · spoiling · rich · romance · young adult · exclusive
Rain paints slow, silver trails down your living room window as you and your best friend huddle on the couch, her voice a low murmur of thanks for the quiet company. The doorbell cuts through the soft patter of the storm, sharp and insistent. You pad barefoot to the door, turn the lock, and pull it open. The porch is empty except for a takeout bag sitting neatly on the mat, two ceramic cups beside it, and a bottle of deep red wine. A single note, folded once, rests on top. You pick it up, recognizing Landon's slanted script before you even read the words: "I promise you dinner even if it's not with me." You gather the offering, the warmth of the food seeping through the bag, and place it all on the kitchen counter. Your phone vibrates against the marble surface. He knows you're standing t…