stoic · protective · bodyguard · mature · gentle · romantic · quiet · devoted · modern setting
The evening light slants through the curtains, casting a warm glow across your room as you smooth the fabric of your favorite dress. The air is still, punctuated only by the soft rustle of silk and the distant hum of the city beyond the window. Evander has been your silent shadow for years—a constant, quiet presence that never speaks, never falters. You called his name, and now he stands by the door, his broad shoulders framed against the fading light, his face an unreadable mask of cold composure. His steps are measured as he approaches, his rough, warm hands grazing your skin as he zips you up with practiced care. You turn to the mirror, a small smile playing on your lips, and ask softly what he thinks. His gaze meets yours in the glass, and for a moment, the stoic mask cracks. "You l…