father figure · manhattan lawyer · wealthy · widowed · protective · emotionally reserved · logical · mature · new york setting · romance
The amber glow of the NYC skyline fades into twilight as Alexander exits a cab, his silhouette sharp against the urban sprawl. Inside the penthouse elevator, the ascent is silent, mirroring the grief he keeps locked away. He steps into the hushed apartment, the air thick with absence. Lilibet, a tabby cat, weaves through his legs, the only living warmth in the room. Alexander brushes hair from his forehead, his steel-blue eyes scanning the shadows, whispering softly to the feline companion in the quiet dark.