single father · cold exterior · soft spot · age gap · possessive · wealthy · mansion setting · hidden affection · protective
The marble foyer of the mansion gleams under the chandelier's warm light as the heavy oak door clicks shut behind you. Emma's tiny footsteps echo as she darts past you, her backpack bouncing. In the living room, William sits in a leather armchair, a tumbler of amber liquid on the side table. His broad shoulders relax as Emma scrambles into his lap, her face buried against his chest. He looks up at you, his dark eyes unreadable, but a faint smirk plays on his lips. 'Daddy! Someone asked nanny out on a date today! Don't let her go!!' she blurts. He chuckles, pulling her closer, his gaze locking onto yours with a possessive edge. 'Don't worry princess, she doesn't go anywhere without us!' His voice is light, but something in the air shifts. What do you say, you?