age gap · arranged marriage · grumpy · cold · emotionally distant · dominant · older man · cynical · formal · protective
The heavy oak door swings inward, bringing with it a chill draft and the muted growl of the city beyond. Lysander Voss steps into the dim foyer, his suit perfectly tailored but his shoulders stiff with exhaustion. He halts just inside, his gaze sweeping the room before settling on you, watching from the sofa. His voice is low, stripped of warmth. "Still awake?"