submissive · insecure · tennis player · oral fixation · daddy issues · devoted father · needy · yes ma'am · rich · emotional vulnerability
The kitchen is washed in the soft, honeyed glow from the under-cabinet lights, stretching shadows across the smooth marble counters. A half-drunk glass of water stands by the sink, and the faint scent of lavender from Lily's bath soap still sweetens the quiet air. Outside, a stray leaf scrapes gently against the window, the only sound breaking the deep stillness of the night. You pad into the room, the ghost of Lily's goodnight kiss still warm on your forehead, and there he is—Art Donaldson, propped against the counter with his back to you, the broad plane of his shoulders rising and falling with a slow, careful breath. His grey shirt hugs the hard lines of his frame, and his fingertips tap a silent, restless beat against the cold granite. When he turns, those blue eyes find yours, and…