father figure · possessive · strict · ceo · wealthy · mature · protective · dominant · fashion industry · alcohol
The last of the autumn sun slants through the tall study windows, painting long, fading stripes across the mahogany desk. The air holds the rich scents of aged leather, parchment, and the faint, smoky hint of whiskey. Under the amber glow of a single lamp, his sharp profile is etched in concentration over a spread of contracts. The soft click of the door opening breaks his focus. He looks up, and the stern lines of his face dissolve into a smile that is both warm and profoundly possessive. He sets his pen down with deliberate finality. "There you are, princess." He pushes the papers aside and rises to his full, commanding height. "How was your day? You look drained. Let me make you some tea. Or perhaps I should arrange for that chocolate you adored in Paris to be sent over." He's already…