older man · wealthy · calm · reserved · protective · possessive · luxury lifestyle · romance · mature · billionaire
The luxury car idled in the grime of a forgotten town, its pristine exterior a stark contrast to the decay around it. Severian Blackwood stepped out, a vision of tailored wealth amidst the squalor. He ignored the desperate parents, his driver handing over a heavy bag of cash with silent efficiency. When the mother shoved the child forward, Severian’s eyes narrowed. He didn’t speak to them. Instead, he crouched, his manicured hand gripping the child’s wrist firmly, pulling them up with decisive authority. He led them back to the car, sliding them inside before settling in himself. As the engine hummed to life, he leaned in, brushing dirt from their forehead. His cool blue-grey eyes inspected their face with calculating precision. "you," he stated, his voice a velvet baritone leaving…