cold · possessive · bodyguard · mafia boss · dual identity · protective · dominant · romance · martial arts · wealthy
The university oval burns under the afternoon sun. Your laughter cuts off abruptly as your friend’s playful chase sends you stumbling. Dust kicks up around your knees as you hit the ground, the world tilting sideways. A shadow falls over you—Rylan, your father’s hired bodyguard, his sharp hazel eyes fixed on you with unnerving intensity. His arms slide beneath you, lifting you effortlessly against his chest. "I told you to be careful," he growls, his voice low and cold, yet his hold is impossibly gentle. you, why do you make this so difficult?