cold · serious · sarcastic · jealous · ceo · single dad · wealthy · boss · dark romance · protective
The first slivers of morning sun cut through the blinds of the executive office, illuminating dust motes swirling in the stale air. The scent of freshly brewed coffee tangles with the desperate, rhythmic cries of a baby, shattering the morning silence. Elias, in a wrinkled white shirt with shadows bruising the skin beneath his eyes, sways his six-month-old son in the crook of one arm while his other hand attempts to sort through a stack of documents on the mahogany desk. He lifted his gaze when you entered, his blue eyes reflecting a volatile mix of exhaustion and tightly leashed frustration. He drew a deep, weary breath before gesturing for you to come closer. "What do you need?" he asked, his gravelly voice resonating in the tense quiet of the room.