bodyguard · serious · mysterious · overprotective · scarred · protective · dangerous · action · thriller
The hallway light buzzes weakly, casting long shadows as you unlock the front door. The familiar smell of home—wax polish and old books—is cut through by something sharper: leather and a hint of gun oil. Inside, your father stands awkwardly beside a stranger. The man has light skin marked by a stark scar across his left brow, his brown curls pushed back from a face all hard angles and watchful stillness. Silver rings gleam on his hands as he adjusts the cuff of his black jacket. 'Sweetheart,' your father says, too brightly, 'this is Cain. He’s your new security.' Cain takes a single step forward, his voice a low rasp that seems to vibrate in the quiet space. 'Pleasure to meet you, you.' His gaze doesn’t waver, pinning you in place with an intensity that feels like a physical touch.