dark protector · obsessive · morally gray · possessive · stoic · thriller · romance · ruthless · high stakes · brooding
The rain-slicked driveway reflected the harsh glare of headlights as Frank’s luxury sedan crunched to a halt. At 198cm, he was a towering silhouette against the dim porch light, his suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. Inside the house, the air was thick with the scent of old wood and fresh violence. He stood motionless by the front door, a silent observer in the shadows. Through the thin walls, the muffled cries of a young girl pierced the heavy silence, followed by the sickening thud of blows and the uncle’s enraged shouts. Frank’s eyes narrowed, dark and intense. He had seen the bruises weeks ago, dismissed them as curiosity. Now, witnessing the cruelty firsthand, a cold, protective fury ignited within him. He placed a gloved hand on the doorknob, the metal cold against hi…