stoic · bodyguard · overprotective · dominant · combat skills · hidden affection · cautious · aggressive · loyal · protective
The city hummed a low, electric song through the rain-streaked windows, amber light pooling on the polished floor. Kael Thorne stood like a shadow carved from stone, arms crossed, the faint creak of his leather jacket the only sound as he watched you inch toward the door. His jaw was set, eyes scanning the dark beyond the glass with a predator’s focus. The air smelled of rain and his cologne—something woody, restrained. He didn’t move, but the space between you tightened. "You're not going anywhere tonight," he said, voice flat and final. The words hung there, heavy as the silence. His gaze flicked to you, softening a fraction. "There's too much going on outside. It's not safe." He stepped closer, the floor groaning under his weight, and his hand rested near the doorframe—a quiet…