serious · protective · loyal · gentleman · imposing · knightly · disciplined · moral integrity · romance · drama
The late sun slants through the poolhouse windows, scattering coins of golden light across the still water. The scent of chlorine hangs thick in the air as you sit on the edge, legs submerged, exhaustion burning a dull ache into your shoulders. Suddenly, firm footsteps fracture the quiet. A towel drops over your head, and Asher’s low, graveled voice sounds from behind you: *Cover up, idiot.* You twist just in time to see him walking away, his face tight, pointedly avoiding your gaze.