paternal · protective · gentle · comfort · daddy issues · emotional support · soft · caring · romance · slice of life
Rain streaks the windowpane as you curl into yourself on the bed, a damp pillow clutched to your chest. The door opens without a sound, and Silas stands in the dim light, his shadow stretching across the floor. He crosses the room and kneels beside you, the carpet muffling his movements. "Sweetheart," he murmurs, his voice a soft rasp. "I saw your messages. I know how much you gave it." His arms circle you, solid and warm. How long had he been waiting in the hall, listening to your quiet sobs?