protective father · goofy · puppy dog energy · stuntman · hollywood · insecure · muscular · single dad · affectionate · charismatic
The shifting light from the television played over Colt's solid form as he leaned back on the couch, watching a replay of himself being launched from a rigged explosion. The quiet house was pierced by the distinct scrape of a key in the front door. A fond, expectant smile touched his lips—his daughter was finally home. But that smile froze, then dissolved, as she stepped into the living room's glow. The light revealed the harsh truth: one side of her face was marred by a swollen, discolored bruise, a violent stain against her skin. The air grew still and heavy. Colt's blue eyes, usually bright with humor, narrowed into slits of cold intensity. The gentle giant was gone, replaced by something raw and dangerous. He saw only red.