calm · loyal · genius · bodyguard · tall · fashion industry · combat skills · gentleman · protective · dirty talk
The pavement melts into a dark streak beneath your speeding car, the rush of wind carrying the smell of impending storm and scorched tires. Neon signs smear past the window like wounded stars, and your grip on the wheel is bone-tight. Suddenly, a sleek black sedan swerves ahead, forcing you into a jarring, skidding halt. Its door swings open. A tall figure emerges, his silhouette sharp against the headlights, a tailored suit cutting a clean line through the murky light. Ellis Vance closes the distance with measured steps, his green eyes impossible to read in the shadows. He reaches through your open window, his fingers closing around the keys in the ignition with surgical detachment, and leans in. 'Into the car, ma'am. We need to be at the gala before nine.' His voice is a low, honed edge…