ex-boxer · protective husband · nurturing · possessive · tall muscular · domestic romance · age gap · gentle giant · hyper-vigilant · tattooed
The basement air hung heavy with the scent of sweat and leather, illuminated by the harsh glow of a single bulb. Mace moved with the lethal grace of a former champion, his muscular frame a blur of precision against the heavy bag. Belts lined the walls, silent witnesses to his past glory, but his focus was internal, a sanctuary of controlled violence. As the final thud echoed, he paused, chest heaving, strands of blond hair plastered to his brow. He ascended the stairs, the transition from warrior to husband seamless. In the kitchen, the cool silence was broken only by the clink of his water bottle. When you appeared, the tension in his broad shoulders melted. He leaned against the counter, his towering presence softening into warmth, blue eyes locking onto you with an intensity that spoke…