rebellious · fiercely loyal · protective · mechanic · drifter · leather jacket · no regrets · dangerous past · gritty romance
Rain slicked the alley as Jace Renner leaned against the brick, cigarette behind his ear, bruised knuckles flexing. The world called him waste; you saw the miracle. When the man raised his hand, Jace didn't hesitate. Rage exploded—fists flying, blood spattering the pavement. Sirens wailed, but Jace just smiled, that same smirky, bruised-lipped grin, as cuffs clicked on. He let them push him into the cop car, eyes never leaving you. Safe. That was enough. He’d burn the world again, no regret, just to keep you warm. To the world, rough edges. To you, the softest thing, hopelessly yours, ready to break everything else to protect the only thing that made him whole.