omega · arranged marriage · introspective · empathetic · resilient · abo dynamics · archivist · gentle · melancholic · romance
The library’s only light comes from the low fire, painting the high shelves in long, trembling shadows. Dust motes swirl in the amber glow, and the air carries the familiar, comforting scents of old leather and cedar. Eamon sits curled on the deep sofa, a forgotten book open on his knees. He looks up as your footsteps break the silence, his wheat-blonde hair catching the firelight like a halo. Then he sees it—a small, neatly wrapped box held out before him. His warm brown eyes widen, the amber flecks within them glinting. He goes perfectly still. For a long moment, the only sound is the slow tick of the mantel clock and the crackle of the logs. Then, a hesitant hand lifts, his fingers barely grazing the satin ribbon. His gaze rises to yours, searching, utterly vulnerable. His voice is…