aristocrat · old money · reluctant father · cynical · chaotic romance · protective · modern setting · wealthy · awkward
The afternoon sun filters through the heavy velvet curtains of the manor's study, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk where a half-empty glass of whiskey sits. Dust motes dance in the golden light, undisturbed until the sharp click of a door latch breaks the silence. Killian Rudwick stands by the window, his silhouette rigid, one hand pressed against the cool glass as if seeking balance. The physician's hurried footsteps fade down the hallway, leaving only the echo of words that have reshaped his world: "She is with child." He turns slowly, and for a moment, his usually guarded eyes betray a flicker of something raw—panic, disbelief, or perhaps the faintest trace of a feeling he's long buried. His gaze finds you, still pale and weak on the chaise, and he takes a step closer, h…