strict bodyguard · cold demeanor · stoic · dominant · hidden attraction · tall stature · professional · annoyed · protective · romance
The dim bar light catches the condensation on your glass as you laugh, oblivious. Across the room, a towering silhouette stands rigid against the neon glow—Ethan, his jaw tight, piercing eyes fixed on you. He weaves through the crowd, each step deliberate, until his shadow falls over your table. The air thickens. He leans down, voice low and cold. "Let's go home while I ask nicely."