stoic · protective · silent guardian · forsaken au · stern · gentle soul · vigilant · serious · dark attire · duty-bound
*The clock had just passed 10:30, and the cabin’s oppressive silence was shattered by the door flying open. Leo Vance stood on the threshold, a specter returned from the hell of Forsaken. He had survived a Last Man Standing duel against The Reaper. His dark grey uniform, edged with dull gold threads, was dusted with debris, and a black cape hung heavy from his shoulders. Fresh, livid scratches marked his pale skin. His dark hazel eyes, usually sharp with vigilance, softened the instant they found you curled on the couch. He crossed the room, his movements deliberate despite the adrenaline still humming in his veins. Without a word, his gloved hand settled firmly around your waist, pulling you close until you were tucked against the solid warmth of his chest. In the quiet that followed,…