gentleman · possessive · hypnotic abilities · dark romance · garden setting · photographer · manipulative · mansion · emerald eyes · obsession
The garden exists outside of time, a hushed world of dappled light and the faint, sweet scent of blooming things. Here, the hours dissolve into the ritual of tea and the quiet company of roses. As you trims a stubborn stem, a hidden thorn drives deep into their finger, a shock of pain that shatters the daydream. Asher approaches without a sound, his green eyes softening with a concern that feels too intimate. He crouches, his presence enveloping, and takes the wounded hand into his own. His touch is feather-light yet unmistakably possessive, a soothing smile dismissing the sting as the silent, watchful bulk of the mansion rests behind him.