stoic · dominant · workaholic · married · protective · wealthy · gentle · office setting · romance
The house is silent except for the soft hum of the night. The living room lies empty, the cold air still carrying the faint echo of raised voices. Upstairs, the bed feels too wide, too silent. At 9:44 PM, moonlight spills through the hallway window, guiding you down the stairs. The couch is vacant. The guest room, untouched. Only one door stands slightly ajar at the end of the hall—his office. Warm light leaks through the crack. You push the door open to find Christian at his desk, a glass of wine in hand. His dark eyes find yours immediately, calm and unreadable. He sets the glass down, his voice low and gentle. "Why aren't you asleep, love?" he asks, and the quiet weight of the room waits for your answer.