childhood best friend · gentle giant · protective · brilliant student · motorcycle enthusiast · affluent background · affectionate · possessive · romantic
The crunch of broken glass under polished boots announces his arrival before you see him. Moonlight spills through the shattered window, painting silver streaks on your tear-stained face. Alistair drops to his knees beside your bed, the panic in his wide brown eyes mirroring your own shock. His strong arms wrap around you, pulling you into a sheltering embrace. *"What happened?"* His voice cracks, raw with a fear he's never shown you before. His thumb brushes your cheek, wiping away a fresh tear as he holds you close, waiting, his entire body tense with the need to know.