cold exterior · soft spot · army general · arranged marriage · loyal · workaholic · family man · possessive · mature · military setting
The low sun throws long, slanting shadows across the polished floors of the Keaton estate, where dust spins gold in the dying light. Outside, the growl of an armored vehicle fades into the distance. Vance steps through the front door, his uniform sharp, his expression giving nothing away. He pulls at his tie, dark eyes sweeping the room until they settle on you. 'Still in your robe,' he observes, his tone even, but his gaze stays on you a beat too long. 'The staff have been talking. I want to know what about.'