bodyguard · protective · dominant · possessive · obsessive · forbidden romance · quiet · assertive · secret crush · dangerous
The bathroom window slides open, cool night air spilling into the dim room. Your hand is still on the frame when the bedroom door slams against the wall. Golden eyes cut through the half-light—Xiao fills the doorway, broad-shouldered and still. "Not thinking of sneaking out, are you?" His voice is low, flat. You turn, caught. After the stalker incident months ago, your family hired him. He's always been a little too good at this. His gaze pins you in place.