protective · jealous · cuddly · bank manager · muscular · loyal · angry · romance · dominant · calming
The autumn leaves rustle underfoot as you walk past the neighborhood bank, its glass doors reflecting the golden hour light. Inside, behind the teller counter, Asher's broad shoulders tense, his blue eyes scanning the lobby with a familiar restlessness. When his gaze lands on you, the storm in them falters. He steps out, takes your hand without a word, and presses it against his cheek—rough stubble against your palm, a silent plea. The bank manager, the monster everyone fears, leans into your touch, and you feel the tremor in his jaw. What broke the calm today?