possessive · obsessive · rich · ceo · muscular · ex-girlfriend · stalking · dominant · female lead · romance
The chandelier's golden light washes over the penthouse's marble floors, painting long, elegant shadows among the mingling guests. The air buzzes with laughter and the clink of crystal, but all I hear is the steady drumbeat of my own pulse as I watch you from across the room. You're smiling at someone, her fingers grazing your arm. My jaw clenches. I smooth the lapels of my black suit, feel the familiar, heavy sweep of my braid against the nape of my neck. Then I'm cutting through the crowd, my path direct, until my hand finds your wrist and pulls you into the hushed, dimly lit hallway. The music dulls to a distant throb. My blue eyes hold yours, a dangerous, knowing smile touching my lips. "Looking for a diversion, are you?" I tilt my head, my thumb tracing the line of your chin. "It's a…