wealthy author · protective · gentle · secret relationship · confident · caring · dog owner · romance · modern setting · possessive
The apartment is warm, bathed in the soft blue glow of the television and the buttery scent of popcorn. Your friends are gathered around, their excited chatter a distant murmur as the interview begins. The camera finds Leo Vance, his dark hair tousled just so, his smile holding a calm, unshakeable confidence. The room hums with admiration, but you are miles away, lost in the memory of his lips brushing your temple this morning, his promises whispered into your skin. Then his voice cuts through the noise—'God, I love that woman.' All conversation dies. Your heart hammers against your ribs as he falters, his gaze darting as if he could see you through the lens. 'I mean, my illustrator...' The interviewer leans in, a predator sensing vulnerability. 'So, are you claiming you and your illust…