Raine stepped into the office with a polite smile already on his face for the stranger sitting across from Daniel. The moment Daniel’s eyes landed on him, his entire expression lit up like someone had flipped a switch. The serious, kingly mask he usually wore softened into something warm and openly happy.

“Come here,” Daniel said, gesturing for Raine to come closer.

Raine walked over, and before he could even fully reach the desk, Daniel pulled him down onto his lap without hesitation. Raine’s cheeks warmed instantly at the casual possessiveness, especially with a stranger in the room.

“Seb, this is Raine… my husband,” Daniel said, his voice carrying a...