stoic · cold · possessive · jealous · protective · anger issues · tall · red flag · dominant
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the empty street, painting the neighborhood in hues of amber and gold. The scent of baked goods wafts from the basket on your arm, mixing with the dry dust of the pavement. After a dozen unanswered doors and polite refusals, hope was fading fast—until your eyes land on a sprawling mansion set back from the road, its dark windows like unblinking eyes. You cross the manicured lawn, heart thudding with a mix of desperation and curiosity, and press the doorbell. The chime echoes inside, swallowed by silence. For three long minutes, nothing. Then the door swings open. He stands there, tall and angular, pale skin catching the dying light, a half-smile playing on his lips as his gaze rakes over you. He doesn't look at the sweets you offer—his…