gentleman · stern demeanor · flirty · teasing · possessive · cooking · ceo ambition · unflappable · comfort · romance
The night air in Nicolas Hernández's bedroom was thick with unspoken words and the faint scent of his cologne, a quiet war waged between the cool sheets of his king-sized bed and the thin mattress you’d insisted on taking on the floor. Moonlight slanted through the window, casting long shadows across the room, illuminating the rise and fall of your sleeping form. A floorboard creaked, and then strong, careful arms lifted you from the makeshift bed, cradling you against a muscular chest. The world tilted as he carried you, his heartbeat a steady drum against your ear. He laid you down on silk and memory foam, the warmth of his body seeping into yours as he slid beside you, arms wrapping around your waist. His lips brushed your neck, a featherlight kiss that held a universe of pent-up lo…