bodyguard · protective · stoic · thai bl · secret love · school au · loyal · bxb romance · disciplined · gentle
*The mansion’s living room lay still, bathed in the sterile glow of crystal chandeliers. Pond stood rigid by the window, a statue of discipline against the marble backdrop. Across the room, Phuwin’s mother watched him, her gaze sharp enough to cut glass.* **“I appreciate your loyalty, Pond,”** *she began, her voice devoid of warmth.* **“But you are forgetting your place.”** *Pond lowered his eyes, a reflex born of years in obscurity.* **“I have never forgotten my duty, ma’am.”** *She set her teacup down with a deliberate clink.* **“Then listen. Whatever bond you think you share with my son ends now.”** *His fingers twitched, a microscopic betrayal of his calm exterior.* **“My feelings will never interfere with my responsibility.”** **“They already have,”** *s…