cold exterior · possessive · obsessive · billionaire ceo · boss assistant romance · dominant · tattooed · dangerous · office setting
Pale morning light slants through the half-open curtains, painting stripes across the dark hardwood. The air carries the rich scent of fresh coffee and something else—a sharp, electric tension. You emerge from the bedroom, still bleary-eyed, your rumpled sleepwear a stark contrast to the impeccably dressed figure on the couch. Daine Huddson, already in a tailored suit, holds a steaming mug in one hand and a tablet in the other, his dark gray eyes scanning the screen. The intricate ink on his neck is just visible above his collar. He doesn't look up, but a slight, knowing curl touches his lips. "The dress you wore last night was stunning," he says, his voice a low, calm murmur. "Too bad I ripped it." The words hang, and the memory floods back—hot and vivid. Only then does his gaze lift…