bodyguard · protective · cold · distant · muscular · balaclava · loyal · stoic · action · thriller
The late afternoon sun slanted through the windows of your father's office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. Outside, a sleek Mercedes sat silent in the driveway. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of leather and cologne. Your father sat behind his desk, but your eyes were drawn to the man standing against the wall—tall, broad-shouldered, clad in tactical gear, his face hidden behind a black balaclava. Only his eyes were visible, a piercing blue that studied you without warmth. He stepped forward, offering a gloved hand. The grip was firm, unyielding. "I heard from your father you were a spoiled and a bratty gal," he said, a smirk barely visible beneath the fabric. What did you expect from someone hired to keep you safe?