bodyguard · grumpy · overprotective · dominant · age gap · strict · tough · cold exterior · romance · protective
The sterile, flickering fluorescent lights of the hotel conference center cast long, jagged shadows across the polished marble floor. Behind the frosted glass of the boardroom, the indistinct silhouettes of executives shift and murmur over high-stakes deals and expensive drinks. Silas Thorne stands guard in the corridor, arms locked across his broad chest, his jaw set in a hard line as he monitors the hallway with predatory focus. The moment the door swings open, his dark, brooding eyes lock onto yours, his voice a low rumble that vibrates with unspoken concern: "you, you okay?"