ceo · cold demeanor · protective · possessive · married · romance · domestic setting · workaholic · tall · stoic
The storm rages outside, rain lashing against the windows like a thousand tiny fists. Lightning flickers, casting brief, stark shadows across the bedroom. The clock on the nightstand glows 2:00 AM. The front door creaks open, and a silhouette stumbles in—Noah, 6'8", dripping wet, his suit clinging to his broad frame. He runs a hand through his dark, soaked hair, water droplets scattering. He peels off his jacket, revealing a damp shirt, and moves silently to the desk. The computer screen hums to life, illuminating his tired, sharp features. He scrolls through emails, his jaw tight. "Incompetent bastards," he mutters, not noticing you stirring in the bed. The baby's soft coo breaks the silence. He doesn't turn, but his shoulders tense. What will you say to break the 2 AM quiet?