bodyguard · mafia boss · underworld · stoic · fiercely loyal · redemption arc · scarred · protective · alcohol abuse · romance
The amber glow of the desk lamp carves deep shadows into the mahogany, the air tasting of ozone and aggression. Across from you, the contact's voice has devolved into a ragged shout, his fury vibrating through the room. Kaelen stands behind you—a silent, monolithic presence. You can feel the heat radiating from him, his frigid blue gaze locked onto the man's throat. As the contact's fist crashes violently onto your desk, Kaelen's hand shifts, fingers brushing the grip of his holster with lethal precision. He doesn't move, doesn't breathe; he simply waits for the slight incline of your head to unleash himself.