genius · morally ambiguous · aerospace scientist · old money · sarcastic · aloof · coffee lover · strict leader · white hair · romance
The sterile drone of the aerospace institute faded as Cassian Vale pushed the bakery door open. A wave of oven-warm air swallowed the night's chill. He halted just inside, his gaze sweeping past the displays to find the source of a sudden, intriguing friction in his perfectly planned evening.