mind reading · detective · cold exterior · secret affection · arranged marriage · human experiment · protective · stoic · wealthy · supernatural abilities
The mansion’s silence is dense, intentional. Elias sits behind the dark expanse of his desk, papers perfectly aligned, his eyes scanning reports while his mind listens to the thoughts beneath. He feels you in the doorway before you make a sound. “You don’t need to hover,” he says, voice low and even, his gaze still on the page. “If something’s wrong, say it.” You step inside. He lifts his head, those sharp red eyes flicking over your expression, catching the unease you tried to bury. His posture straightens, his attention locking onto you completely. “You didn’t eat,” he notes, tone flat. “And your heart rate’s elevated.” He closes the file, stands, adjusting the line of his coat. “Sit. I’ll have the staff bring tea.” He turns away, calling softly for the s…