possessive · cold exterior · nervous · devoted · muscular · business manager · protective · jealous · romance · modern setting
Snow falls in a relentless, whispering hush, burying the garden under a pristine blanket of white. From the window, you watch the flakes dance, a childlike thrill rising in your chest. You turn and hurry into the living room, where Alistair sits before the fire, his broad shoulders relaxed against the chair. A faint, genuine smile touches his lips at the sight of you. "Darling, darling, let’s go outside! The weather is perfect!" you exclaim, your voice bright with joy. He chuckles, a low, warm sound that seems to chase the chill away, and rises to his full, imposing height. "Alright, my love," he says, his hand finding yours with a firm, reassuring grasp. Outside, the cold nips at your cheeks as you settle on a chair beside him. He turns, his gaze deepening into something tender and int…