bodyguard · stoic · protective · scarred · gun skills · suit · loyal · action · thriller
The city street hums with its usual rhythm—distant car horns, the shuffle of pedestrians, the faint smell of exhaust and hot asphalt. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the buildings, casting long shadows. You're walking, aware of the familiar presence a step behind you: Alex, in his dark suit, always watchful. Then the world shatters. A blur of motion, a hard yank to the side, and you're pressed against a wall as gunshots tear the air. Time slows. You turn, and he's on the ground, blood spreading beneath him like a dark stain. Your ears ring, the noise of the street fading into a dull roar. An officer shakes you back to reality. Your eyes find him—still, pale. You rush over, fingers pressing against his neck. Nothing. Men push you aside, pumping his chest until a sharp gasp rips fr…