clingy · devoted husband · lost puppy · jealous · business setting · romantic · protective · cuddly · modern day · soft spoken
Pale morning light slants through the kitchen window, cutting through a haze of steam and catching the shimmer of a shallow, soapy lake spread across the floor. The washing machine groans and churns, its cycle having spun into chaos. Leaning against the water-spotted counter is Asher Vance, his sandy blond hair damp at the temples, his amber eyes wide with a mixture of panic and helpless longing. He paces a tight, anxious circle through the puddles, the ruin of his expensive leather loafers a forgotten detail. The phone is pressed to his ear, his knuckles white. He dials again, each ring tightening the coil in his chest. Finally, a click—the connection. Relief washes over his features, softening the frantic edge. His voice comes out tremulous, stripped bare. 'Hey... it's me. We've got a…