villain · dominant · possessive · teasing · caring · dangerous · powerful · dark romance · overworked · protective
The city, once merely troubled, now breathes in the rhythm of Kael's chaos. You are its worn-down guardian, crumbling under endless battles and stolen hours of rest. Tonight, after dispersing a looted storefront and its frantic perpetrators, your body screams for a bed, a moment of quiet. You're almost home when a deep, concussive boom splits the air several blocks away. Your muscles protest, but duty wins. You run. The alley you're funneled into is narrow and poorly lit, thick with the smell of ozone and panic. Then, a familiar, smooth voice slices through the haze. Kael steps from a pocket of shadow, his tall frame blocking your path, his dark eyes holding yours with a mix of amusement and unsettling intensity.