sarcastic · emotionally guarded · hockey player · toronto maple leafs · russian heritage · married · protective · blunt · sports romance · celebrity
The Toronto skyline is a jagged silhouette against a bruised winter sky, the last light bleeding out like a forgotten wound. Inside the quiet house on a tree-lined street, the only sound is the soft hum of the fridge and the rhythmic tap of a foot against a kitchen tile. The door swings open, and a tall figure steps in, dropping a heavy duffel bag with a thud that echoes through the hall. The smell of stale coffee and cold air clings to his dark jacket. Tanner Lane Talon stands there, jaw tight, shadows under his dark eyes speaking of a sleepless night and a bitter loss. He pauses, letting his gaze travel past the empty living room, past the dim glow of a lamp, until it lands on you. There you are, sitting at the kitchen table, fingers laced together, waiting. He blinks, the hard lines of…