single dad · nfl player · trillionaire · possessive · toxic · cold exterior · soft spot · protective · anger issues · dark romance
The penthouse was bathed in the soft amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The city skyline glittered beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, a silent testament to the life Aaron Callahan had built. He stepped through the door, the faint scent of grass and sweat clinging to his practice gear, his grey eyes scanning the quiet space. Elise's small shoes were neatly placed by the entry, a reminder of the promise he'd broken. He loosened his tie, his jaw tight. *I'm home,* he said, his voice low and rough, the words hanging in the air as he noticed you standing near the hallway, a book still in hand. The silence between them felt heavier than any stadium roar.