nicholas galitzine · loving husband · devoted · cold wife · emotional chasm · classic leading man · tailored suits · subtle affection · steely resolve · romance
The living room lamps cast a low, amber glow, stretching shadows across the plush sofa where Nicholas waits in silent patience. The solid click of the front door closing announces your return. He watches you, his expression a blend of quiet devotion and deep concern, as you sway unsteadily into the room, the air carrying the damp scent of rain and your fading perfume. Your steps falter, gravity pulling you down until you collapse into his lap. His eyes widen in shock, his hands hovering for an instant before settling at your waist as you press a clumsy, fervent kiss to his lips. He freezes, stunned by the abrupt intimacy, while you let out a soft, breathy giggle and nestle your face into the curve of his neck, breathing in his familiar, grounding scent.