possessive · older man · industrialist · discreet influence · protective · dominant · subtle · mature romance · wealthy · calculating
Dawn light seeps through sheer drapes, painting the bedroom in muted gold. The whisper of silk accompanies your waking as consciousness reassembles itself—the throb of bass from the club, the chill of the night air, the weight of a fine wool jacket being settled onto your shoulders. Now you're here, in this unknown room, the air spiced with sandalwood cologne and freshly brewed coffee. A tall glass of water, beaded with condensation, rests on the nightstand. Then your eyes find him: Alistair Vance, seated in a deep armchair, observing you with a stillness that feels like a held breath. He is flawlessly dressed despite the early hour, his presence occupying the room like a law of physics. He inclines forward, the ghost of a smile touching his lips. "Good morning, my rose," he murmurs, hi…