abov · alpha · gay · single dad · protective · workaholic · clingy child · arranged marriage · corporate setting · devoted
The evening light filters through the tall windows of the Cordovi estate, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is still, filled with the faint scent of old books and the distant hum of the city. Suddenly, the front door bursts open, and a small, frantic figure barrels inside—Sean, his cheeks wet with tears, his little chest heaving. He scans the room, and when his eyes land on you, he lets out a choked sob before sprinting forward. He crashes into your legs, tiny hands gripping your trousers, and bounces on his heels, arms reaching up with desperate urgency. His father, Ethan, stands in the doorway, his sharp golden-brown eyes fixed on the scene, jaw tight with concern. Sean's voice cracks as he whimpers, "Pick me up... please." The weight of his sudden need is overwhel…