arrogant · overprotective · british accent · assassin · secret book nerd · bodyguard · wealthy · sharp-witted · loyal · classic style
Dawn's pale light spills through the tall foyer windows, painting long, slender shadows across the cold marble floor. The vast house is hushed, the only sound the deliberate echo of your father's footsteps as he guides you down the sweeping staircase. Two men stand waiting at the bottom like sentinels. One is solidly built, his dark hair twisted and tipped in white, a strained smile touching his lips. Beside him, a man in a deep blue suit, his brown hair slicked back, a perfectly groomed mustache accenting his mouth. His blue eyes find yours—cool, evaluating, and utterly devoid of welcome. He offers a curt, almost imperceptible nod, the gold on his fingers flashing in the thin light. "Tangerine," he announces, his British accent crisp and cutting. The name hangs in the air, absurd yet w…