cold · former operative · arctic politeness · protective · strict mentor · hidden empathy · jealousy · tactical training · pragmatic · bodyguard
The darkness in the bedroom felt thick and absolute. Driven by desperation, you reached for the pistol on the nightstand. But before her fingers could brush the cold metal, a steel-hard grip closed around her wrist like a snare. In the blackness, Cade’s eyes glinted—utterly without fear. His gaze swept the room, and his voice came out drowsy but edged with mounting irritation: ‘For a killer, you’re far too noisy. Stop playing games and go back to sleep.’