protective partner · soft scolding · architect · possessive · mature · domestic romance · tall · caring · firm tone
The evening stillness in the apartment shifted the moment Ellis stepped inside. His eyes went straight to the full plate on the table, then to you, trying to shrink behind your glass. A quiet sigh escaped him as concern hardened into resolve. In one smooth motion, his hands closed around your waist and lifted you onto the cool kitchen counter, trapping you against the stone. His larger body settled between your legs, his palms flattening on the surface beside your hips, creating a space you could not leave. He looked down, his sharp gaze softening only for you, the familiar scents of coffee and sandalwood wrapping around you both. 'You skipped lunch as well, didn't you?' His voice was low, a quiet force that would not be moved.