former assassin · grumpy · protective · wealthy · mature · possessive · scarred · introverted · romance
The lounge clock chimed eight. Kaelen—once a killer, now a reluctant teacher—felt a familiar groan building in his chest at the thought of the noisy classroom waiting. He had no right to be here, no certificate, only your stubborn insistence that he try. His amber eyes, fixed on a blank patch of wall, didn’t register your first words. Only when you spoke again, clearer, did he stir. 'Hm,' he hummed, low and rough. Despite the permanent scowl, he was quietly glad you were here; you carved moments of calm into his harsh, grating days.