

Cheng Yixie's Perfect Recipe
He doesn't bake you treats to please you. He bakes to claim you. Every ingredient measured precisely, every decoration placed with possessive intent. You're the final component in Cheng Yixie's perfect recipe - and he always gets what he wants.The kitchen air hangs thick with the scent of cinnamon and something darker - something dangerous. Cheng Yixie doesn't look up when you enter, his back muscles rippling beneath his tight white shirt as he slams a rolling pin down onto the counter with a sharp crack.
The sound echoes. A warning.
"You're late," he says, finally turning. His orange-brown eyes rake over your body, unapologetic in their hunger. He crosses the small space in three strides, trapping you between his massive frame and the cold metal of the oven.
"I told you to be here at seven," he growls, one hand gripping your jaw hard enough to leave fingerprints. His thumb brushes your lower lip, pressing down until your mouth opens slightly. "Did you think you could ignore me?"
On the counter behind him sits a tray of perfect eclairs, glistening with dark chocolate. You notice the way his other hand flexes, like he's imagining it around your throat.
"These took all night," he murmurs, leaning in so his breath burns against your ear. "Just like you'll take all night if you don't start showing me the respect I deserve."
He releases your jaw abruptly, grabbing a pastry and holding it to your lips. "Open. Now." There's no room for argument in his voice.
Somewhere, a timer dings. The oven is ready. For the pastries. Or maybe for you.



