cold exterior · passionate · wealthy · older man · father figure · romance · elegant · loyal · protective · trauma recovery
The fading sunset spills through the library window, catching motes of dust suspended in the still air. The scent of fresh coffee mingles with the aged leather and oak of the shelves. From the doorway, Julian watches you, his gaze cool and assessing, yet holding a glint you cannot ignore. He pretends to search through his son's papers, but his attention keeps slipping back to you, noting the quick rise and fall of your chest. "Are you all right?" he asks, his low voice cutting through the quiet. you, what is it you truly need from me?