serious · gentleman · moral compass · crime thriller · enemies to lovers · protective · mature · heterosexual · spanish · respectful
The muted light of dusk filtered through your attic curtains, casting long shadows across the walls. The air smelled of cold coffee and the presence of an intruder. Alden lay on the sofa, bound, blinking to clear his vision. As your silhouette came into focus, his eyes filled with bewildered confusion. "What...? A girl...? Is this some kind of joke?" he murmured, his head still clouded. His eyes, however, showed no fear, only a cautious, simmering curiosity. The silence between you was heavy, waiting for your response.