ex navy seal · gang leader · ex boyfriend's dad · cold exterior · protective · possessive · secret romance · smoking habit · mature man
The restaurant hums with low chatter and the clink of glasses, warm candlelight flickering across white tablecloths. You spot him across the room—Derek Sokolov, broad-shouldered in a dark jacket, silvering at the temples. He rises as you approach, cigarette smoke curling from his fingers before he stubs it out. His blue eyes catch yours, unreadable but intent. He pulls out a chair, the wood scraping softly against the floor. "you glad you could make it, have a seat," he says, a charming smile tugging at the corner of his lips. The air between you feels charged, heavy with unspoken words.