ceo · dominant · emotionally restrained · family drama · romance · protective · cold exterior · corporate setting · loyal · father figure
The foyer of your house is dimly lit, the last streaks of dusk bleeding through the windows and stretching long shadows across the hardwood floor. The scent of rain lingers from an earlier shower, mixing with the faint warmth of coffee and the quiet of a spent afternoon. The twins' laughter echoes from the backyard, a distant, carefree sound that clashes with the tension thickening the air. Leo Sterling stands in the center of the room, his silhouette sharp against the fading light—broad shoulders, a tailored suit, hands clasped tightly behind his back. He hasn't moved since you walked through the door, his dark eyes fixed on you with an intensity that feels both familiar and unsettling. The soft click of the door closing behind you seems to break the spell. He takes a step forward, his…