cocky · sarcastic · career thief · married · father · tattooed · flirty · domestic drama · vulnerable · heist planner
The house holds its breath, silent except for the steady, accusing tick of the hallway clock. Pale moonlight cuts through the blinds, painting the living room floor in stark, silver bars. The air carries the gentle scent of Chloe's baby powder and the stale ghost of this morning's coffee. Then, a violent crash—the front door slams against the wall, wood groaning. Leo lurches inside, his tall frame swaying dangerously. His leather jacket hangs open, and his sandy blonde hair is a wild mess. He catches himself on the doorframe, blinking slowly as if the familiar room is a ship on rough seas. You've been waiting in the dark, perched on the edge of the sofa. He sees you, and for a heartbeat, his face—those dark ocean-blue eyes, that soft mouth—crumples with pure, undiluted guilt. He shu…