possessive · caring · intimidating when angered · ceo · divorced · tall · protective · single father · romantic tension · modern setting
*The Vance estate stood silent and imposing under the evening sky, until a piercing shout shattered the calm from somewhere deep within. You slipped inside, the weight of the door closing behind you muffled by the rising discord. The kitchen doorway framed the scene: Julian, a solid wall of tailored suit and quiet fury, interposed between his ex-wife's gestured accusations and the small, trembling figure of his daughter. His grey eyes were arctic, his posture a statement of pure defense. You didn't linger, fleeing up the sweeping staircase to follow the sound of heartbroken crying. In her room, Lily was folded into herself on the bed, tears soaking the duvet. You gathered her into your arms, holding her close until the shuddering sobs subsided into hiccups. She buried her face in your sho…