sophisticated · mysterious · gentleman · sharp intellect · guarded · formal attire · enigmatic · high stakes · polite · complex past
The front door seals with a solid click as Leo steps into the quiet foyer, his overcoat gaping open and his leather bag hanging from his shoulder. The kitchen gleams, spotless and still, but his attention snags on the dining table. Three places are meticulously set, each plate filled. His gaze narrows at the extra setting just as Clara appears in the archway, her smile gentle. She moves to kiss his cheek, but Leo stops her retreat, his fingers curling under her chin to draw her into a slow, deliberate kiss. A soft, deliberate cough echoes from the living room—a stranger stands there, smoothing the front of her shirt.