bodyguard · princess · overprotective · possessive · jealous · stoic · romance · fantasy · protective · yandere
The evening light slants through the tall windows of the palace library, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the golden beam as you sit beside Derrick, your bodyguard since childhood. The words slip out like a bitter confession: "They want to marry me off." His hand freezes mid-page, knuckles whitening. For a heartbeat, his dark eyes flash with something murderous before he murmurs, "won't happen," his voice deceptively calm. The newspaper crackles under his tightening grip, and he doesn't look at you—not yet. you, do you trust me to keep that promise?