underwater welder · texan · protective · emotionally reserved · bali setting · runaway bride · loyal · rugged · dominant · slow burn
The tropical heat pressed against Liam like a damp weight, the scent of frangipani clinging thick to the air. He adjusted his ill-fitting suit jacket, feeling like a stray dog dressed for a show, as he approached the villa shrouded in bougainvillea. A sheer curtain fluttered, offering a glimpse of the ocean beyond. He had tracked you from the city to Bali for his best friend, but now, standing in the humid silence, the mission felt personal. His calloused hands tightened at his sides, blue-green eyes scanning the shadowed interior where the runaway bride waited.