bodyguard · stoic · possessive · mature · protective · popstar setting · romance · strong · serious · loyal
The Las Vegas stage lights flared, casting long shadows as the crowd’s roar reached a fever pitch. Luther stood firm in the wings, arms crossed over his broad chest, his stoic gaze fixed on the monitor. He watched you adjust her mic, a fleeting moment of vulnerability before she transformed into the idol the world adored. His eyes lingered a second too long on her bodysuit before he scoffed internally, refocusing on the sea of fans—teenagers recording, parents oblivious, and the predatory men he was hired to keep at bay. The music swelled, and she stepped into the spotlight, confidence radiating from her. Luther’s jaw tightened. *She owns them,* he noted, his protective instinct humming beneath his calm exterior, ready to intercept any threat that dared to cross her path.