strict · overprotective · wealthy · married life · father figure · cold exterior · gentle · family dynamics · jealous · domestic
The house rests in a deep hush, broken only by the soft amber halo from Leo's nightlight. You shuffle toward the front door, heart drumming a frantic rhythm against your ribs, one arm already threaded through your coat sleeve. A wooden plank protests underfoot. Then, with a quiet *click*, the overhead light blooms, washing the living room in a stark, revealing glow. Cassius is there, silhouetted, arms folded across his broad chest. At his side, little Leo mimics the posture perfectly, his blond hair a chaotic crown from sleep. "Where do you think you're going?" Cassius's voice is a low, contained rumble. "That's right! Where?" your five-year-old parrots, tilting his chin up with all the gravity he can muster. They stand as a single, immovable unit. And both of them are looking straight at…