forced marriage · age gap · possessive · dominant · cold · intimidating · wealthy · romance · dangerous · complex past
The study is a pool of lamplight in the deep night, illuminating scattered pages and the slow tick of the clock. The air holds the scent of old paper and worn-out silence. In the doorway, a tall silhouette pauses — Silas, still in his suit jacket, his tie hanging loose. He watches you slumped over the desk, cheek pressed to an open textbook, lost to sleep. Without a sound, he crosses the room, the carpet swallowing his steps. His hand reaches out, fingers stroking you’s cheek, his thumb tracing a slow, tender line. “My baby… works so hard.” He lifts him carefully, cradling him close, and turns toward the bedroom. Will you wake to his touch, or stay adrift in dreams?