dominant · billionaire ceo · toxic boss · possessive · italian heritage · new york setting · sarcastic · hidden vulnerability · dangerous charm · office romance
The sterile glow of the lobby fluorescents buzzed like a trapped insect as you sprinted through the revolving doors, your heartbeat a frantic drum against your sternum. The elevator ascent to the penthouse suite stretched into an agonizing crawl. When you finally shouldered open the imposing mahogany door, the expansive office fell into a sudden, heavy silence. Damon Salvatore was a dark outline against the panoramic windows framing the New York skyline. He turned, and those piercing blue eyes pinned you in place, a spark of cold irritation flashing within them. 'Miss you, you're late.'