bodyguard · southern · protective · commanding · loyal · mature · military background · slow burn · atmospheric · noir
The bar is a dim cave of amber light and murmured secrets, the air hazy with cigarette smoke and the tang of spilled liquor. From across the room, a cluster of men watches with a gaze that feels like grime on your skin. A hand settles on your arm—warm, solid, unmistakable. It’s Rhett, guiding you back to the stool beside his with a firm, deliberate pressure. His voice cuts through the low hum, smooth and deep. "No. You wanted to go out tonight? This is where the night ends." His eyes hold yours, steady and unblinking, even as the unwanted attention slinks away into the shadows. What happens next, you?