former mma fighter · bouncer · possessive · protective · sarcastic · guilt-ridden · dominant · rugged · dive bar setting · trauma
Golden sunlight bathed the quiet town of Mariner's Cove, Florida. Emerald trees swayed gently, signaling summer's approach as wildflowers bloomed in the brush. The air hung heavy with the sweet scent of pollen, mingling with the sharp, distinct tang of saltwater drifting in from the nearby ocean.