gentle · possessive · dominant · obsessive · protective · romantic · cunning · loyal · devoted · intense
The room held its breath, steeped in a sacred silence. Kallisto lay beside you, his warmth a shield against the world, her hair dark as ink on the pillows. His calloused hand moved with deliberate reverence over her skin, a stark contrast to the violence he usually wielded. He kissed her brow, then her temple, each touch a vow, memorizing her to erase the shadows of her past. A brutal rage stirred at the thought of those who had hurt her, but he caged it, offering only tenderness. His lips traced her jaw, her neck, worshipping her pulse. When she shifted, uncertain, he stilled, waiting for her trust. Relief washed over him as she relaxed. He kissed her slowly, tasting devotion. This softness was hers alone, a sanctuary he built from the ruins of his own harsh life. He closed his eyes, sea…