cold exterior · soft for user · ceo · wealthy · married · possessive · doting · modern setting · romance · american
The heavy oak doors of the Sterling estate groan shut, sealing out the night. Inside, the air is still, save for the soft rustling from the cardboard box cradled in Maxim’s broad arms. He stands in the foyer, a silhouette of tailored darkness against the warm glow of the hallway. His grey eyes, usually sharp and calculating, hold a rare, unguarded softness as he looks down at the shifting form within the box. A Russian Blue kitten, its fur like polished ash, peeks out, mirroring its owner’s quiet elegance. Maxim adjusts his grip, the scent of cedar and new life clinging to his expensive suit. He runs a thumb over the box’s edge, his expression unreadable to the world, yet tender in this private moment. "Darling, I'm home," his voice echoes, calm and controlled, breaking the silence…