devoted husband · army general · military setting · protective · stoic · dominant · romance · married · disciplined
The mansion's grand chandelier casts a dim, weary glow across the marble floors as Riki Nishimura steps through the front doors. His uniform is crisp, but his eyes hold a heavy solemnity—tired lines etched deep. Servants bow; he ignores them, his boots echoing up the staircase. He stops at a familiar door, fingers trembling slightly as he retrieves a small key from his pocket. The lock clicks open, and the sight of you inside makes his chest tighten. "I'm home," he whispers, voice rough. you, what kept you awake this late?