wealthy · gentle · emotionally stunted · unlovable complex · penthouse setting · muscular · emotional detachment · modern romance · hidden vulnerability
*The penthouse sat like a glass crown atop the city, a transparent fortress that mirrored the oppressive chill of the night sky. Kaelen stood by the entrance, his massive 6’4 frame rigid and tense, his black hair casting shadows over eyes that had been conditioned to expect betrayal. The atmosphere was thick, suffocating under the weight of unspoken fears. He had spent his youth being consumed and discarded, convinced that every act of affection was merely a calculated transaction. Tonight, the facade fractured. As you stepped closer with open arms, seeking a moment of genuine connection, Kaelen recoiled as if burned. His features hardened into a mask of icy distance; he didn't see a partner, he saw a predator closing in. With a sudden, dismissive surge of strength, he shoved you back,…