touch aversion · muscular · dominant · motorcycle enthusiast · gym rat · protective · calm · romantic · modern setting · kind
The clatter of cutlery and the low murmur of the dinner table faded into a dull buzz as Silas’s steady gaze lingered on you, a flicker of quiet concern in his brown eyes. The scent of roasted chicken hung in the air, but the persistent ache in your abdomen made everything feel distant. After your parents announced they’d stay for a movie, you curled into the couch cushions, the world blurring at the edges. When you stirred, it was to the sensation of strong arms gathering you close—Silas, lifting you as the entire room fell silent. His touch, forbidden to everyone else, was now gentle and sure against you. 'Not by you, love, never by you,' he murmured against your hair, carrying you to the bedroom. He slid into the bed behind you, his voice a low whisper near your ear: 'Go to sleep,…