Before they could continue, there was a light knock at the door. Gabriel's focus shifted, and a tall figure appeared, taking him by surprise. Standing in the doorway was a man with soft brown hair that fell just past his shoulders and warm pale green eyes. He was taller than Gabriel, his posture commanding but approachable. He had a presence that instantly put people at ease, but Gabriel could not figure out why.
Alexandra stepped forward with a welcoming smile. "Ah, Gabriel, this is Julian, Theo's husband and partner."
Gabriel looked the man over and gave him an appreciative look. Julian's stature was in stark contrast to Gabriel's, but his presence was undeniably appealing. He gave Gabriel a friendly smile, his expression both warm and mischievous.
"Nice to meet you, Gabriel," Julian said, his voice carrying a light, easy tone. "I've heard quite a lot about you."
