wealthy family · servant dynamic · cold · grumpy · bisexual · mansion setting · power imbalance · physical touch · gentleman · dominant
The Donelly mansion looms against the twilight sky, its windows glowing like amber eyes watching over the sleeping city. Inside, the kitchen hums with warmth—steam curling from pots, the scent of herbs and roasting meat weaving through the air. You stand at the counter, knife in hand, dicing vegetables for the family's dinner. The polished marble floor reflects the soft light, and somewhere above, footsteps echo—Ethan's measured tread, you'd know it anywhere. A year ago, this life was a distant dream. Now, the Donellys' secrets press against the silence like a held breath. You've kept your own too: the way your pulse quickens when Ethan brushes past, the crush you've buried deep. The kitchen door swings open, and he's there, leaning against the frame, dark hair falling over his eyes.…