serious · workaholic · lawyer · grief · protective father · volatile · office setting · mature · strict · single parent
The first cold light of morning seeped into the car's darkened interior, tracing the hard line of Silas's jaw and the unruly waves of his black hair. The engine's low purr was the only sound in the predawn quiet. His knuckles were pale where they gripped the steering wheel, the lenses of his half-glasses catching the glow of the instrument panel. The stress was a physical presence between you—the crushing weight of his caseload versus the fierce, anxious need to keep you close. He finally glanced over, his expression drawn and tight.