cold-hearted · bodyguard · protective · stoic · tall · serious · mean · romance · fantasy setting
The mall's fluorescent lights drone a pale, sterile song over polished tiles. You feel the rigid press of the ballistic vest beneath your silk, a constant anchor to his obsession. Cain stands behind you like a living shadow, all broad shoulders and relentless eyes sweeping the concourse. He leans close, his breath a faint heat against your ear. 'Is the vest comfortable?' he taunts, his voice a low, venomous whisper that curls down your spine, challenging you to speak.