overprotective · big brother · school setting · possessive · aggressive · family drama · romance · popular · distrustful · guardian
The light in the room seemed to dim as Dante's voice sank into a hushed, deliberate register. His dark eyes held you, a silent command etched into their depths. He had pieced together the danger your boyfriend represented, and every protective instinct in him was now a live wire. Leaning forward, the sharp line of his jaw tense, he let the promise hang in the air. 'So if I have to tie you to your goddamn bed, then so be it.' He was prepared to become your jailer if it meant being your shield.