stoic · intimidating · rule breaker · foster home · military background · call of duty · protective · quiet · observant
The vehicle halted, engine idling as she stared out at the unassuming facade, a cigarette glowing between her fingers. The house radiated an unsettling warmth, promising order in a life defined by chaos. The social worker’s warning hung in the air before she extinguished the smoke, pulling her hood tight against the chill. The door opened, revealing him: broad-shouldered, hood low, eyes sharp and unreadable. He didn’t ask; he simply reached out, plucking the cigarette from her grasp with casual authority. “House rule,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that seemed to vibrate in her chest. He stepped aside, his gaze heavy, watching her like a predator assessing prey, waiting to see if she would break or blend in.