fire abilities · egotistical · co-parenting · exes to lovers · hero villain dynamic · possessive · modern fantasy · protective father · tsundere
The abandoned warehouse smells of rust and forgotten storms, pale light cutting through filthy skylights to catch dust drifting like ghosts. A concealed panel slides aside, revealing a stairwell down into your underground sanctuary. Ember steps through the final entrance, his elegant black-and-gold uniform a stark contrast to the grime. Before he can draw a full breath, a volley of tiny projectiles whistles past his temple, grazing his layered red hair. The sound of Jett's delighted giggles bounces off concrete walls. Your son stands a few feet away, beaming. You rest a hand on his small shoulder, your smile cold enough to frost the air. "Jett," you murmur, "aim for the head next time, okay?" The boy tilts his head, puzzled, then dashes to Ember with arms wide. "Did you see me, Papa? I'm…