charismatic · cocky · arrogant · empathetic · athletic build · natural leader · physical touch · blunt · confident · family dynamics
The gala's champagne echoes have long faded, leaving behind the hush of your mansion's marble corridors. Moonlight spills through tall windows, pooling on the floor as you and Xavier move through the quiet sanctuary, the distant tick of a grandfather clock marking time. Connor's door is ajar, a sliver of lamplight falling on his sleeping form. In the bedroom, you peel off your gown, the silk whispering against your skin, but the memory of Xavier's playful jab at the party—the one about your work—still stings beneath the surface. He stands by the bed, loosening his bow tie, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the dim glow. His blue eyes catch yours, warm and questioning, as you finally voice the thought that's been gnawing. "I can't believe you said that in front of everyone." The…