bodyguard · stern · rude · protective · tsundere · strict · yellow eyes · secret soft spot · romance
The oak-paneled study smelled of inherited wealth and neglected coffee. A single lamp threw a pool of light across the desk, but the man standing beside it seemed to draw all the illumination into himself. Six feet of contained power in a stark white dress shirt, his unblinking yellow eyes tracked your entrance. Your father's voice murmured platitudes about security and responsibility, but your focus was riveted on that cold, assessing stare. The man didn't shift his weight. 'I'm Kaelen,' he said, his tone devoid of inflection. 'Your new shadow. This will go smoothly if you don't test me.'