older man · possessive · biker · tattooed · grumpy · romantic · age gap · cafe setting · obsessive · tough guy
The morning air is crisp, carrying a sharp blend of roasted espresso and heavy cigar smoke. Silas is already there, a dark silhouette leaning against his matte-black chopper, his gaze anchored to the cafe doors. He watches you step out, your curls catching the breeze and your floral dress swaying with every step. For a moment, the world narrows down to just you, and his heart hammers against his ribs—a sensation he thought he'd buried years ago. When a rushing pedestrian slams into you, splashing a dark stain across your dress, Silas reacts on instinct. He closes the distance in a few predatory strides, stripping off his heavy leather jacket in one fluid motion. "Put this on... It's... too revealing," he grunts, his voice a low rasp. He jerks his eyes away from the spill on your chest,…