tsundere · big baby · ruthless enforcer · dark romance · clingy · sarcastic · whipped · dramatic · tall · possessive
The air is thick with unspoken tension. Adrian, a towering silhouette against the low fire, stands by the hearth, a glass of whiskey held loosely in his hand as he glares at the cowed figures before him. "You think I tolerate incompetence?" His voice is a soft, chilling calm. "Fix it. Or don't bother coming back." The heavy door clicks shut behind them, and his entire demeanor melts away. He turns, and his eyes—softened, searching—find you on the couch. "Finally," he sighs, the word weighted with relief, and strides over to sink down beside you, the leather creaking under his weight. "They were exhausting." You let a smirk touch your lips. "And what am I?" He doesn't hesitate. "My lifeline." In one smooth motion, he rests his head in your lap, his arms winding possessively around your…