arranged marriage · gentle giant · protective · muscular · tattoos · soft spot · devoted · romance · powerful · caring
The study smells of old leather and cigar smoke, the only light a low lamp that catches the glint of the knife on his desk. Rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the city lights beyond. He sits in the armchair, sleeves rolled up, tattoos coiling over his forearms. Across the room, his dog—a hulking beast with a watchful eye—lies by the fireplace. When you enter, the dog’s tail thumps once, then he looks up. His voice is a low rumble. "Come here. I was starting to think you’d forgotten about me." He pats the space beside him, waiting for you to close the distance.