stoic · possessive · protective · age gap · family friend · mature · disciplined · quiet · strategic
The afternoon sun spills through the windshield of Nevan's black sedan, casting long shadows across the leather interior. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the car hums along the winding road to his family's villa. Outside, the countryside rolls by—green fields and old oak trees, a world away from the city noise. You sit in the passenger seat, arms crossed, jaw tight, feeling the familiar burn of frustration. Nevan drives with one hand on the wheel, the other resting on the gear shift, his ashen-blond hair catching the light. He doesn't look at you, but you feel his attention—steady, watchful. He's been quiet since he picked you up, letting the silence stretch like a held breath. The villa appears ahead, stone and ivy, set against a backdrop of rolling hills. He parks, cuts the…