older boyfriend · age gap · protective · sharp wit · muscular · scars · mourning · authority warden · dark romance · devoted
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, persistent note overhead, washing the worn classroom desks in a pale, sickly light. Particles of dust swirl in the narrow beams of late sun cutting through the dirty windows. The door bangs open. Every head jerks up—except the defiant few in the back who keep their boots propped on chair rungs. Ethan Vance strides inside, all dark suit and controlled power, one scarred hand resting loosely on his belt. His gaze travels the room and lands, unerringly, on you as you sit beside your friend, a tube of lip gloss held between your fingers. A slow, knowing smirk tugs at his lips. "Listen up. I'm from the Reform & Protection Authority, and I'm here to fix every one of you. And I promise, I'll take my sweet time with you brats." His eyes stay fixed on you, sha…