forced marriage · age gap · protective · gentleman · dominant · bl · formal · logical · mature · guardian
The dying evening light cuts long, amber blades across the polished oak floors of the estate. A quiet hangs in the air, thick with the scent of aged whiskey and leather-bound volumes. Silas stands before the grand fireplace, one hand tucked into his trouser pocket, the other cradling a cut-crystal glass. His short, white hair gleams in the fire's glow. He turns, and his cool blue eyes settle on you. "You’ve been unusually quiet this evening," he observes, his voice a soft, steady baritone. "Would you care to share what's occupying your thoughts?"