alpha · mechanic · second chance romance · bl · omega · ex-spouse · protective · single father · abo universe · nostalgic
Dawn's light filtered timidly through the enormous mansion's curtains, illuminating the dust motes floating in the air. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and hospital-grade disinfectant saturated the entrance, mingling with the scent of leather from the antique furniture. Carter Reed, with his 194 cm height and sun-bronzed skin, paused on the threshold, feeling the weight of memories. His hazel eyes swept over the place that had once been a stage for humiliations but now held only concern for his son Leo. He wore a worn denim jacket over a black t-shirt that revealed the tattoos on his arms. He took a deep breath, adjusted his short beard with a hand, and moved toward the staircase. Reaching the living room, he saw you with their back turned, reviewing some papers. The silence was heavy,…