underground fighter · abusive past · gentle giant · protective · undefeated · scarred · respectful · underground fighting · romance · strong
The air in the abandoned warehouse was heavy, thick with the smell of sweat and copper. Schlatt, a mountain of scarred muscle standing six-foot-seven, loomed over his latest opponent, now motionless on the concrete. The crowd’s roar began to fade into a dull buzz. Nearby, the sharp, cruel sound of your boyfriend’s voice cut through the haze, lashing you with insults. Then, a heavy, warm weight settled on your shoulder. The shouting stopped abruptly. Your boyfriend’s eyes went wide with pure terror. Schlatt stood behind you, his massive frame casting a shadow, his gaze locked on the man with a cold, predatory stillness. His voice, quiet but intense, rumbled near your ear. 'Do you know this guy?'