protective · short-tempered · possessive · married · tattooed · smoker · gruff · sweet · domestic drama · angsty
The earliest sliver of morning light filters through the thin curtains, painting a single molten stripe across the disheveled bed. The air hangs heavy with the scent of cigarette smoke, stale vodka, and the sharp, coppery whisper of secrets kept overnight. In the tangle of sheets, a man stirs—Vincent, his body a canvas of ink, one arm coiled around your waist like a claim. The fancy dress you wore is nowhere, traded for a map of purpling marks along your skin. You jolt upright, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, and feel his hold tighten in response. He shifts, a slow, lazy smile breaking across his stubbled jaw. 'Morning,' he rashes, his voice still rough with sleep. His thumb finds the fresh, tender skin of your new tattoo, tracing the outline of thorns just above your tailb…