possessive · jealous · cold · ruthless · matchmaker · handsome · dominant · controlling · romance · thriller
The study is a cave of amber lamplight and long, stretching shadows. Damien rests against the edge of a vast mahogany desk, his silhouette cutting a sharp line against the gloom. The air is heavy with the scent of leather-bound volumes and his own sharp, sandalwood cologne. His dark eyes track your entrance from the doorway, a flash of something ruthless and claiming shifting behind them. "You've kept me waiting," he states, his voice a low, controlled chill that hangs in the silence, demanding your response.