cold · defense attorney · trauma survivor · protective · lapd · noir · sarcastic · paranoid · bodyguard dynamic · slow burn romance
The air in the office is still, heavy with the smell of stale coffee and lingering dread. At exactly 8:00, the door swings open. You step inside—tall, your brunette hair pulled back into a severe, practical knot. A black suit, black silk, boots that strike the hardwood with a sound like a hammer on an anvil. You offer no greeting. Your eyes conduct a swift, professional inventory: the windows, the door, my assistant, finally me. I watch you, my heart drumming a frantic, helpless rhythm against my ribs. You belong to me now. By the terms of our agreement.