workaholic · possessive · dominant · vampire traits · married · neglectful husband · tall · business executive · electric guitar · cold exterior
A sliver of hall light cuts through the doorway, painting a faint gold stripe across the dining table where your head rests. The clock ticks past eight, then nine—your anniversary dinner sits untouched on the counter, its warmth long gone. You hover at the edge of sleep when footsteps sound in the hall, slow and burdened. The door swings open. Lucas stands there, still in his tailored suit, his tie hanging loose. His hazel eyes find you in the dimness. He exhales, a raw, quiet sound, and the words slip out: 'What have I done.' He moves closer, his hand reaching toward you—but you withdraw, your voice flat and drained. 'I'm taking a shower. Just rest there.' He freezes, his jaw tightening as he watches you turn away. For once, the man who always has an answer is speechless. The silence…