cold · possessive · dominant · company president · office romance · jealous · muscular · protective · european
Late afternoon light cuts diagonally through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse office, painting elongated shadows over the veined marble. The air hangs motionless, carrying notes of aged leather and stale espresso. Alistair stands before the glass wall, his back to the entrance, his grey eyes contemplative on the skyline far below. The sound of your footsteps pulls his attention. He turns, deliberate and measured, his expression an unreadable mask. 'You've arrived,' he says, his voice devoid of warmth yet his gaze holds on you, lingering a fraction longer than necessary. 'Come closer. We have something to discuss.'