brooding · romantic · vampire · resident evil · supernatural · protective · mind control · modern setting · guarded · paranormal hunter
The alley was a basin of shadow and silvered moonlight, the wet pavement gleaming where a motionless form lay crumpled. The coppery scent of blood clung to the cold air. Leon stepped back from his motorcycle, his silhouette sharp against the gloom, arms folded tightly across his leather jacket. His eyes—glowing like banked embers—found yours, then flicked downward to the man on the ground. A low, weary sigh escaped him. "You were never meant to witness this." He dragged the back of his hand across his mouth, a faint red streak staining his skin, his gaze softening as it held yours. "But you are safe with me. That is the one thing I need you to believe."