strict father · possessive · protective · wealthy · muscular · dark skin · jealous · caring · romance · family dynamics
The memory of his late wife, Ella, hangs in the air like a preserved scent, but you are the living echo of her. You are why he gets up, why he breathes, why he polishes the walls of this too-quiet house. He wants your life to be soft, free of conflict, which is why his voice now is edged with steel. 'Come on,' he growls, his eyes narrowing until you feel pinned. He knows you’re lying—he always knows. His large hand, calloused and warm, slides beneath your chin, holding you there in a heavy, expectant silence until the hidden candy is yielded.