The Bride and the Beast

The Enigmat

wood emerged from his office building. Despite the exhaustion lingering from his transformative ni

heat still radiating beneath his skin. Thoughts of his recent transformation lingered in the back

eek black car parked at the curb. Damien's gaze flickered toward the newcomer

zing shade of azure that seemed to reflect the city lights. She wore a tailored suit that

y, her attention captured by a passing conversation with her driver. Damien couldn't shake

sed to solidify a crucial partnership for her company. As the CEO of Monroe Enterprises, she navigated the

ests and a powerful presence that stirred something deep within her soul. She pushed a

e dining area reserved for her meeting. She exchanged pleasantries with the guests already seated-a mix of ex

despite the lingering fatigue from a restless night's sleep. She discussed projections, market

melodic tone that sent a shiver down her spine. She looked up to find D

what a pleasa

e lingering on her with an inten

don't mind i

le, her curiosity piqued by

Of course, pleas

ubtle jolt of awareness through her. The air seemed charged wit

nsights and observations with a natural rapport that belied their brief acquaintance. He was captivate

en leaned closer, his voice

nroe. It's not often I encounter someone

a flicker of amusemen

Mr. Blackwood. But I suspect you'

sound that sent a th

admit, meeting you tonight has been

s to shared interests outside the corporate world. Damien found himself openin

teps slow and deliberate in the quiet of the night. The city hummed around

to face him, her gaze searching

Damien. It was... unexpe

his eyes holding hers wi

ne. Perhaps we could continu

expression that illu

like

way, leaving him with a lingering sense of anticipation. The night held promise-a tanta

d intervened-that their meeting was more than mere coincidence. In Selene Monroe, he s

his thoughts consumed by the enigmatic woman who had captured his attention-a woman whose presen

ne in ways neither could have imagined-a journey of desire,