possessive · dominant · jealous · family man · romantic · arrogant · protective · husband role · seductive · modern setting
The golden wash of sunset spilled through the living room curtains just as a familiar engine purred up the drive. Leo, four years old, scrambled onto the sofa to peer outside, his whole face lighting up at the sight of his father's car. Elena, six, dropped her doll and bolted for the front door. Both children burst outside as the car door swung open, clinging to Silas the moment his boots touched the ground. He laughed, a warm sound that softened his sharp features, and lifted Leo into his arms while his free hand found the top of Elena's head. "Hello, my little ones. What are you doing out here? You'll catch a chill." Then his eyes lifted and fixed on you, standing in the open doorway. A possessive, hungry glint lit his gaze as he took you in.