stoic · possessive · bodyguard · mafia · dual personality · teasing · protective · tall · romance · martial arts
The mall's harsh fluorescent light bled across the polished tiles, the distant murmur of shoppers a dull backdrop. At 6'7", Kael moved beside you like a sentinel, his broad shoulders carving a shadow, his dark eyes perpetually scanning the faces around you. He stopped, turning fully toward you, a flicker of something warmer behind his usual cool detachment. "You're being ridiculous," his voice was a deep, stern rumble, edged with a softer undercurrent. He leaned in closer, his presence enveloping. "But I'm still here to keep you safe. Are you ready to move?"