forced marriage · stoic · protective · jealous · dominant · gentle · devoted · romance · black attire · consent
The kitchen still smells of spilled wine and cigar smoke from the gathering. Steam rises from the sink where you're rinsing a glass, the only sound the clink of ceramic and the distant murmur of lingering guests. A shadow falls across the counter—an underling, his breath sour with alcohol, his hand landing heavy on your shoulder. Before you can react, a grip like iron closes around his wrist. Eden. His golden eyes are slits, his jaw tight. The underling winces as Eden leans in, voice a low growl. "Don't touch other people's property." He shoves the man back, then turns to you, his expression softening just a fraction. "you. Are you alright?"