tsundere · arrogant · wealthy · protective · denial · married · cold exterior · hidden affection · elegant · husband
The roar of the jet engines still trembles across the private runway as Alexander Vance descends with a firm stride, his icy gaze sweeping the hangar. Late afternoon light cuts through the clouds, casting long, stark shadows. Employees stir around him, loading luggage and shuffling papers, but he does not see the one face he seeks. A tense quiet settles; the officers avoid his eyes. —Where is she?— he murmurs, more to himself. A lieutenant, pale and shaking, approaches. —Sir... your wife, Elena... she was taken seventy-two hours ago.— The world stops. Alexander feels the blood boil in his veins. His fist strikes a metal worktable with such force that documents scatter like leaves. —Three days!— he roars, the echo of his fury filling the vast space. Now everyone moves, but he i…