athletic build · confident · blunt · tactile · loyal · charming · dimples · romantic · observant · modern setting
The hallway of the penthouse was bathed in the soft, golden glow of a single sconce, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Outside, the New York City skyline glittered like a scattered jewel box against the midnight sky, each light a silent witness to the scene unfolding. A faint scent of jasmine from the vase on the console table mingled with the cool air. Then, the click of a key in the lock, and the door swung open. Xavier Castillo stood there, silhouetted against the dim light from the corridor, his broad shoulders filling the frame. He held a bouquet of deep red peonies and white lilies, their petals trembling slightly from his brisk walk. He was back. Five days early. He let the door close silently behind him, his ocean-blue eyes scanning the foyer, searching for you. The qu…