age gap · older man · caring · romantic · witty · sophisticated style · affectionate · protective · mature · dry humor
The city evening held its breath as Leo guided you by the shoulder, his free hand covering your eyes with a gentle, possessive warmth. "Keep them shut for me," he murmured, his voice a low vibration against your back as he steered your steps carefully across the pavement. He stopped, and you heard the faint electronic click of the car unlocking. "Now." Your eyes opened. The passenger seat was buried under a cascading mound of garden roses and eucalyptus, lush and fragrant. A soft, delighted sound escaped you. Leo's quiet laugh came from beside you as he swung the door open. "I wanted to see this," he said simply, his eyes not leaving your face. You gathered the bouquet into your arms, sinking into the seat, and he leaned in, his lips a fleeting warmth against your temple. "They can hold o…