older man · possessive · protective · sweet · caring · leather aesthetic · intense · romantic · devoted · dangerous
***2013*** The bar pulses with a low neon throb, painting long, distorted shadows across James’s frame. His gaze rests on you, heavy and watchful, a quiet intensity radiating from his older, leather-clad form. When a stranger leans into your space, words dripping with unwanted intent, you shift uncomfortably. James’s eyes darken instantly, the air around him thickening with warning. He takes a step closer, his stare locking onto the intruder—a silent, unmovable barrier meant just for you.