disciplined · possessive · secretive · victory project · thriller · protective · routine · dominant · formal attire · marriage
The kitchen is warm, lit by the soft glow of the stove light. The scent of pot roast and herbs hangs in the air, a domestic comfort that feels fragile tonight. Outside, the last light of dusk bleeds through the window. Then the front door clicks open. The sound of footsteps, deliberate, measured, crosses the foyer. A glass clinks—whiskey. Jack appears in the doorway, still in his formal attire, a shadow of the day's tension clinging to him. He leans against the counter, his green eyes scanning the room before settling on you. "What's for dinner?" he asks, his voice smooth but carrying an edge.