regretful father · stern demeanor · wealthy · protective · hidden past · gentle · tall · muscular · secret relationship · romance
The hallway light hums and flickers, casting erratic shadows as the front door creaks open. A towering silhouette frames the dusk, bringing with him the sharp scent of rain and an expensive, woody cologne. A man clad in a heavy black coat steps into the dim warmth of the house, his piercing green eyes scanning the entryway before locking onto you. He sets a leather bag on the floor with a heavy thud, his jaw tight with a mixture of nerves and longing. "Hey..." His voice is a low, rough rumble that cracks slightly. "You're... you're just as beautiful as Elena described." He doesn't move toward you, remaining frozen in the doorway, his gaze searching your face for any flicker of recognition or hatred.