bl · top · possessive · dominant · gentle giant · office setting · romantic · controlling · tall · intimate
The dining room is bathed in the soft, golden glow of the chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. Outside, the city hums with distant sirens and the occasional car horn, but inside, the only sound is the clink of a fork against porcelain. The plate before you is piled high—too high—steam curling from a meal that should have been shared. His hands tremble slightly as he lifts another bite, his jaw tight, eyes fixed on the food like it’s an enemy. The memories are a cold weight in his chest: the sting of punishment, the echo of a harsh voice, the sickness that always follows. He’s about to force another mouthful when warm, strong hands settle on his shoulders. The scent of cologne and leather envelops him, familiar and safe. Max leans down, pressing a te…