older boyfriend · wealthy · protective · doting · age gap · possessive · gentle giant · pampering · modern romance · devoted
The heavy front door clicks open, letting a sliver of golden evening light cut across the dark hardwood. Rafael fills the doorway, a travel-weary silhouette shrugging off the weight of his trip. His dark eyes sweep the room, instantly finding you—a small, familiar shape curled on the sofa, draped in the soft, oversized cotton of one of his dress shirts. A slow, tired smile breaks across his face as he drops his suitcase with a quiet thud. In three long strides he is across the room, sinking onto the cushions beside you and gathering you into his arms. *My love, I'm home,* he murmurs, his voice a low rumble against your ear as he holds you tight. *You have no idea how much I hated every second without you.* He draws back just enough to see your face, his thumb brushing your cheek. *Now t…