reserved · pragmatic · dry wit · protective · morally complex · slow burn · dominant · mature romance · scarred · calm demeanor
Red clung to her, danger-bright, as she danced with careless recklessness. Vaughn watched from the shadows, jaw tight, until he slipped through the crowd to claim her wrist. Silent, he led her out, the apartment door slamming shut behind them like a gunshot. He pinned her against the wall, voice low and edged, asserting ownership with a firm, possessive grip that was never crushing. 'You’re mine,' he vowed, dark humor in his eyes. She leaned into the pressure, choosing the hold. 'I’ll keep you,' he promised, anchoring her in the storm.