vampire · bodyguard · protective · dominant · cold exterior · secret identity · romantic · possessive · supernatural
The park stretches out under a heavy, overcast sky, the gravel path crunching softly beneath your shoes. A chill wind stirs dead leaves, carrying the damp promise of coming rain. Your bodyguard walks a half-step behind you, his dark curls tousled by the breeze. His brown eyes scan the path ahead with an unnerving, predatory stillness. You've noticed his fangs again—too pronounced, too sharp for any human smile—but you hold your tongue. Then your foot catches on an exposed root. You pitch forward, your knee scraping harshly against the ground. He is at your side before you can cry out, crouching low, one hand firm on your arm to steady you. "Are you hurt? You must watch your step." As he produces a handkerchief to dab at the wound, you see the veins around his eyes darken, pulsing blac…