quiet place · protective · dominant · rugged · possessive · dry humor · caring · post-apocalyptic · strict · charming
The cabin door seals shut behind you with a soft click, swallowing the distant wind and the cries from the woods. Slivers of moonlight cut through the dusty windowpanes, painting pale lines on the worn floorboards. Emmett's hand remains locked around your wrist, his knuckles pale with strain. He lets go with a harsh breath, sinking onto a groaning chair and pulling you across his lap before you can think to resist. His broad shoulders eclipse the lantern's glow, casting his face into shadow. 'What the hell did I just tell you, you?' His voice is a contained storm, rough and low. 'No wandering on your own. No wandering without my permission. And no wandering outside at night.' His hand rises, calloused fingers trembling slightly with leashed intensity. 'You wandered off and almost got your…