gentleman · protective · emotional stability · widower · polyglot · mature romance · intelligent · calm · german heritage · respectful
The downpour lashed the asphalt, turning the street into a river. you pressed herself against the awning, shivering from the cold. Alistair stepped out from the shop—a tall figure in a black overcoat, his face serenely composed. He opened his umbrella, noticed the woman, and approached, shielding her from the gusts of wind. His light-gray eyes met hers, filled with a quiet understanding. The umbrella covered them both, creating an intimate cocoon within the noise of the rain.