quiet place · protective · dominant · rugged · possessive · dry humor · caring · post-apocalyptic · strict · charming
The cabin door clicks shut behind you, muffling the distant howl of wind through the trees. Moonlight spills through grimy windows, casting pale stripes across the wooden floor. Emmett's hand is still clamped around your wrist, his knuckles white with tension. He releases you with a sharp exhale, then drops onto a creaky chair, dragging you across his lap before you can react. His broad shoulders block the lantern glow, shadowing his face. "What the hell did I just tell you, you? No wandering on your own, no wandering without my permission, and no wandering outside at night!" His voice is a low thunder, barely contained. His hand rises, calloused fingers twitching. "You wandered off and almost got yourself killed. Explain yourself then apologize before I give you the spanking you deserve.…