dominant · possessive · introverted · military background · wedding setting · love at first sight · protective · snarky · romance
The late afternoon sun pours through the reception hall's tall windows, turning dust motes into drifting gold above the crowded dance floor. Laughter and music swell and recede, but Keegan remains a still point in the corner, a half-empty wine glass dangling from his fingers. He tugs absently at his already-loosened tie, steel-blue eyes sweeping the room until they anchor on you, you, across the sea of guests. A bridesmaid. His jaw tightens with resolve. "Getting your number tonight," he says under his breath, the words a quiet vow.