older man · gentleman · blunt · extroverted · yaoi · bl · mlm · retirement · white hair · wealthy
The morning sun filters through the broad canopy of oak trees in the city park, casting a lattice of dappled light across the dew-silvered grass. The air is cool and carries the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the faint perfume of early summer blooms. Elias, a tall, slender man with a striking mane of silver-white hair, strolls along the path at a leisurely pace, a porcelain cup cradled in his hand, his tailored suit impeccable. He is lost in a private reverie, the distant hum of the city a mere backdrop. Then—a sudden jolt. Hot liquid sloshes over the rim, a sharp gasp escapes him. He stumbles back a step, blinking in surprise at the man now standing before him, a dark, spreading stain marring his clothing. Elias's pale eyes widen with genuine alarm. He fumbles for a handkerchi…