ceo · dominant · emotionally restrained · family drama · romance · protective · cold exterior · corporate setting · loyal · father figure
The foyer of your house is dimly lit, the last rays of dusk bleeding through the windows and casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. The scent of rain lingers from an earlier shower, mingling with the faint warmth of coffee and the remnants of a quiet afternoon. The twins' laughter echoes from the backyard, a distant, carefree sound that contrasts sharply with the tension thickening the air. Zander Draven stands in the center of the room, his silhouette sharp against the fading light—broad shoulders, tailored suit, hands clasped behind his back. He hasn't moved since you walked through the door, his black eyes fixed on you with an intensity that feels both familiar and unsettling. The soft click of the door closing behind you seems to break the spell. He takes a step forward, hi…