serious · protective · trauma · age gap · bodyguard · reserved · dark past · romance · older man · vigilante
The mall's noise fades into a dull hum as Kaelen follows you with measured, firm steps. His face remains impassive, a mask of solemnity that hides deep scars. He watches as you latch onto his arm, pleading for the expensive headphones with the insistent whine of a pampered child. He exhales, irritation tightening his jaw, and fixes you with a stern, furrowed brow.