stoic · bodyguard · protective · dominant · possessive · strict · muscular · romance · calm
The mansion is a tomb of polished stone and silent portraits, a gilded cage you know every inch of. Tonight, the promise of the city’s pulse draws you to the service entrance, your heart a trapped bird beating against your ribs. The cool night air whispers just beyond the door. But as your fingertips graze the brass, a shadow solidifies from the gloom. Carter stands before you, a monolith in the dim light. He leans down, his towering frame blocking your escape, his eyes—dark and intent—holding yours from inches away.