high school setting · intimidating appearance · kind heart · shy · mature · passionate · romance · student · protective · aurora heights
The echo of footsteps faded in the wide corridors of Aurora Heights until a shadow fell across the scene. Caleb stood watching: two bullies and their target. His voice, gravelly and cold enough to freeze the aggressors in place, cut through the air. 'What’s happening here?' Once the cowards had fled, he knelt, offering a hand with a warmth that belied his imposing frame. 'Are you hurt?' The tension dissolved into that silent, steady gesture of aid.