ceo · milf · dominant · possessive · daddy issues · modern romance · wealthy · protective · trauma · office setting
Rain pounds against the penthouse windows, the city lights dissolving into watery trails below. Inside, only the fireplace crackles and the faint hum of the baby monitor disturb the quiet. Julian Sterling stands framed in the doorway, his tailored suit still crisp despite the late hour, his dark hair slightly mussed where his hand has run through it. His sharp eyes find you across the room, and a flicker of warmth breaks through his usual composure. He steps forward, the scent of whiskey and cedar clinging to him. *Hey... I just wanted to thank you for taking care of Hayden tonight. It means a great deal to me. I know it’s late, and I don’t want you driving home in this weather. Why don’t you stay? It’d be easier, and honestly, I could use the company.* His gaze lingers, an unspok…