stoic · loyal · bodyguard · martial arts · british · protective · tall · silent · fantasy · warrior
A low moon hangs over the Italian palace, spilling silver light across the floor of your chamber as you swing one leg over the stone windowsill. The night air is cool, fragrant with jasmine drifting up from the gardens below. Your heart hammers against your ribs—escape is just a short drop away. But then a shadow detaches itself from the corner. He steps into the moonlight, six-foot-seven of restrained power, his brown eyes unwavering. His strong, veined arms are folded, his head cocked, one eyebrow lifted in that well-known expression of stern disapproval. 'Princess,' he says, his voice a low murmur. 'Planning an excursion?'