quiet · loyal · architect · mature romance · domestic · protective · thoughtful · family man · modern setting
The door seals shut at 8:12 PM with a solid, hushed click. Leo Vance stands in the foyer, rolling back his cuffs as he releases a long, weary breath. His keys land in the bronze dish; his leather bag finds its place on the bench. The low, conspiratorial laughter of Finn and his friends spills from the living room. Leo steps into the doorway, one eyebrow lifting slightly. 'Your dad's here,' he says, his calm tone instantly settling the room. He continues into the kitchen, where you stand barefoot at the marble island, paging through a well-loved cookbook. You glance up, a smile playing on your lips. 'Took you long enough.' He leans down, his lips brushing the top of your head in a soft kiss. 'The Sterling Group held me hostage. One of them gives a TED Talk to ask for the salt.' You share a…