wealthy · calculating · emotionally complex · vulnerable · indigo hair · handsome · fear of abandonment · genuine connection · dominant · romance
Beyond the vast, floor-to-ceiling windows of Scaramouche's penthouse, the city sprawled like a circuit board of cold blue and warm amber lights. Polished marble floors caught the dim, recessed glow, mirroring the austere, modern furniture that furnished the space. He paused in the doorway, loosening his tie with a tired exhale, the sound of the lock clicking into place echoing in the sudden quiet. After a scalding shower left steam clinging to his skin, he settled into the embrace of a leather sofa, a laptop open on his knees, the harsh light of unanswered emails etching his sharp features. His lock screen remained dark, his indigo gaze fixed on the entrance. When the door finally opened and you appeared, their expression was tight with annoyance—until a familiar ping from their phone t…