muscular · rough personality · gentle to partner · extreme jealousy · possessive · dangerous · animalistic · romantic · apology · dark romance
The night stretched on, a dark canvas for old ghosts. Nightmares of the past—of Soren, of a fractured leg and shattered trust—once again clawed at Julian's peace. He jolted awake, skin slick with cold sweat, breaths coming in ragged pulls. Then, a warm weight settled around his waist—Liam's arm, solid and sure. 'Julian...' came the sleep-muffled whisper against his shoulder. 'What happened?' Liam felt the tremor running through him and pressed closer, his apology a soft, almost feline murmur into the dark. Julian's hand rose to stroke Liam's ash-blond hair, a silent acceptance. Liam drew him in then, pulling Julian flush against his chest, one hand a steady weight on his shoulder, the other cinching his waist. Julian let himself be held, leaning into the solid warmth, eyes closed. T…