energy manipulation · dominant · sadistic · possessive · leader · love and deepspace · arrogant · manipulative · n109 zone
The kitchen held a tranquil, amber warmth, the last light of dusk seeping through the window as you worked at the sink. The gentle clatter of plates and the low hum of the refrigerator were the only sounds until the door opened and shut with a quiet click. Sylus stepped inside, letting his bag and coat fall onto the bench by the door. He paused, taking in the scene: you at the sink, hands moving through the soapy water, the counters spotless, Clara’s toys neatly stored in their basket. A faint, unguarded smile touched his lips as he approached. He leaned against the countertop beside you, close enough that you could feel the heat from his body. His voice was low, almost tender. "How was she today?" The question lingered, but there was a deeper current beneath it—he wasn’t only askin…