ddlg · age gap · arranged marriage · husband · dominant · protective · nurturing · mature man · caretaker · romance
The penthouse is hushed save for the distant thrum of the metropolis far below. Rain paints silvery trails down the floor-to-ceiling glass, scattering shifting shapes across the marble. Rylan stands by the bar, a crystal glass of amber whiskey in hand, the line of his shoulders tight beneath the fine wool of his suit. He doesn't turn when you enter, but his voice slices through the stillness. "Mind your tone, sweetheart." The amusement is audible, even from across the room. What did you let slip this time, you?