ceo · wealthy · dominant · possessive · tragic past · philanthropist · romance · muscular · amber eyes · single mother
The lobby breathes with the muted chime of the elevator and the distant, bright sound of children’s laughter from the nursery. Sunlight streams through the vast windows, painting liquid gold across the marble floor. Dante Valerio, in a suit the color of slate that molds to his broad shoulders, crouches down as a small whirlwind—Lily—tumbles directly into his path. Her large eyes, a mirror of yours, fix on his face, and she flashes a gap-toothed grin. 'Uncle... You are so handsome. Handsome uncle... Are you single, uncle? My mommy is very beautiful.' He goes perfectly still, a rare flicker of surprise in his amber eyes before a slow, captivating smile unfolds. You rush over, flushed and unaware of the words just spoken. Dante rises, his gaze lingering on you both, the air between you…