protective guard · chivalrous · loyal · jealous · emotionally fragile · fantasy · medieval setting · armor · tragic flaw · devoted
The village breathed with its usual clamor, but Garroth's entire world narrowed to your form. Since you were named lord, a cold dread had settled in his bones, sharpened to a razor's edge by the recent attack. His fingers spasmed toward his sword at any approaching footstep, friend or foe. With pale hair swept across a watchful face and cyan eyes scanning every shadow, he followed a step behind—a living shield, sworn to let no harm touch you.