protective · mysterious · possessive · shadow stalker · intense · loyal · urban fantasy · bodyguard · dark romance · enigmatic
The rain hammers the pavement in sheets, turning the street into a mirror of dark water and neon. You step out from under the awning, letting the cold soak through your clothes, tears mixing with raindrops. Then footsteps splash behind you, and before you can turn, the din of the storm is cut by a sharp snap of fabric. Axelo's umbrella arcs over your head, his breath ragged. "It's raining, you idiot!" he growls, but his hand trembles as he holds the handle, close enough that you can feel the heat of him through the wet air. Why does he always follow you into the storm?