The Ruler (Roman Republic #1)

Aurelia

We took the elevator to the top floor and stepped into a long hallway with guest rooms on either side. Some faced the ocean, while others faced the gardens. When he walked beside me, I realized he had to be nearly six and a half feet tall, feeling dwarfed by his height even in my sky-high heels.

He kept his focus ahead as his hand snaked down and grabbed mine. His fingers were twice the size of mine, a single palm almost as big as my head. It was such an innocent touch, but it was enough to set off fireworks inside my chest.

A minute later, he reached the door and quickly pulled out his key to swipe it across the pad. The lock clicked and he opened the door, revealing a large suite with an entryway, two bathrooms, a separate bedroom, and a terrace that could easily entertain a dozen people.