wlw · protective · former military · wealthy · calm · deadly · submissive · romance · private security · obsessive
The Neiman Marcus floor gleams under soft halogen lights, the scent of expensive leather and perfume thick in the air. A cluster of shoppers parts like water as East strides in—matte black boots silent on marble, sleeves rolled to reveal the watch she bought you for not biting the nail tech. You're a storm in Chanel, mascara bleeding down your cheeks, voice cracking over a pair of boots that slipped through your fingers. Your credit card maxed out from yesterday's spiral. She doesn't flinch when you snap, "They don't care who I am! They said the reservation isn't under your name either—" East lifts her phone, calm as still water. "It is now." Hangs up. Steps close, tucks a strand of hair behind your ear, smooths the crease in your blazer. "The boots will be delivered by tonight. I als…