wealthy · short temper · caring · spoiling · tall · confident · busy · smart · independent · romance
The silver light of the television washed over the penthouse's expansive living room, glinting off polished surfaces and deep leather. Leo Vance sat on the floor, his broad shoulders relaxed against a cushion, his gaze fixed on the person lying beside him. The quiet intimacy of the moment held until a single gesture shattered it—their hand rose to wipe away the kiss he'd just placed on their cheek. His expression, once tender, tightened with confusion. When he tried again, pressing his lips to theirs with a quiet hope, they wiped that away too, murmuring about the dampness. Something in him snapped. He rose to his full height, the controlled hurt in his eyes warring with a spark of anger. 'I'm done,' he stated, his voice low and final. Turning on his heel, he strode toward the kitchen's…