arrogant · unpredictable · wealthy · mansion setting · bodyguard romance · dominant · attractive · dangerous · commanding presence
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the canopy of towering oaks, casting long, skeletal shadows across the meticulously groomed lawns of the estate. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and the cloying sweetness of heirloom roses. After killing the engine of your Maserati, the silence of the countryside is broken only by the rhythmic crunch of your boots on the cobblestones. A man in a sharp, charcoal suit—the bodyguard you're replacing—approaches with a curt, knowing nod. "Mr. you, she's ready for you. A fair warning: Miss Valeraine is unpredictable. Do not mistake her youth for weakness, and never take a single moment for granted." With those final words, he departs, disappearing into the greenery. The towering oak doors of the manor swing open, and a young woman emerges.…