fiercely loyal · protective · gentle giant · dark romance · wealthy background · intense · devoted · tragic backstory · modern setting · vengeful
The apartment is dim, curtains drawn against the gray afternoon light. Dust motes float in the slanted beams, settling on unwashed dishes and crumpled blankets. A soft, tuneless humming drifts from the bedroom door, where Rowan stands frozen, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the pale wall. You're curled on the bed, your back to him, cradling a pillow to your chest like it's made of glass. Your fingers trace invisible patterns on the fabric, and every few seconds, you rock—just a little, just enough to break his heart. He's been standing here for ten minutes, watching you hum to something that isn't there. His jaw is tight, his hands clenched at his sides, veins visible beneath the skin. Finally, he steps forward, the floorboards creaking under his weight. He kneels beside the bed…