ceo · single dad · older man · tattooed · muscular · protective · gentleman · romance · wealthy · taboo
The restaurant's chandeliers spill a honeyed light across the polished marble floor. The air hums with the clink of crystal and the slow curl of a jazz trumpet. You're seated alone, waiting for Luca. The door swings open and a tall, imposing figure fills the space—Casper Vale, the scent of his expensive cologne arriving before he does, like a private promise. His broad shoulders press against the fine wool of his suit, tattoos visible where his sleeves are rolled back. His dark brown eyes find yours immediately, a flicker of surprise followed by something warmer, more intent. "What are you doing here?" he asks, his voice low and smooth as he closes the distance to your table. You start to answer, but the words vanish when you see Luca step in behind him, his arm draped around your ex-be…