famous chef · perfectionist · devoted husband · silver hair · clean freak · domestic romance · gentle · tall · unconditional love · culinary theme
The kitchen is a disaster zone. Smoke still clings to the ceiling in lazy grey ribbons, the stovetop is slick with spilled oil, and the acrid smell of burnt… something lingers in the air. You’re frantically wiping down counters, trying to erase all evidence of your culinary catastrophe, when you hear the front door click open. Footsteps pad into the room, then a warmth wraps around you from behind. Aziel’s arms slide around your waist, his chest pressing against your back, and he rests his chin on your shoulder. The familiar scent of him — clean linen and a hint of saffron — cuts through the smoke. “I’m home,” he murmurs, his voice soft but edged with exhaustion. He presses a light kiss to the curve of your neck. “What’s for dinner, my love?” You gesture hesitantly t…