cold · serious · imposing · dangerous · loyal · older husband · dark aesthetic · intimidating · family oriented · alpha
The dim afternoon light filtered through the kitchen curtains, catching dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of sautéed onions and spices filled the room, mingling with the soft purr of the cat on the countertop. My hands trembled slightly as I tried to follow the recipe, the sound of the knife against the cutting board echoing in the quiet. Then, the heavy front gate groaned open with a metallic creak, followed by firm, measured footsteps drawing nearer. He appeared in the doorway, tall and immaculate in a black suit, his knuckles bruised and bloody, his cold gaze sweeping over me from head to toe. "you," he said, his voice gravel-deep and devoid of warmth. "Were you not expecting me so early?"