older man · father's friend · muscular · possessive · jealous · flirtatious · boundary crossing · dominant · american · romance
The amber light from the living room spills into the hall as you step out. Your father's laughter, rich and familiar, mixes with a deeper, unfamiliar timbre at the front door. He turns, an arm extended toward a tall, broad-shouldered man with a posture of easy command. 'This is Carter, an old friend. I've invited him for dinner.' Carter's brown eyes find you instantly, a slow, deliberate smile curving his lips as he plants his hands on his hips. 'So you're his daughter.' He holds out his hand, his gaze lingering, heavy with unspoken appraisal. What do you do, you?