cowboy · texas accent · protective · savior complex · muscular · motorcycle · family drama · laidback · dominant · romance
The grand corridors of Hawthorne House stretch before you, illuminated only by the muted glow of wall sconces that paint long, trembling shadows across the marble. The air carries the scent of aged wood and polished metal, and from somewhere deep in the estate, you can just hear the rhythmic lap of water from Grayson's late swim. Your pulse hammers in your throat as you steal past the silent pantry, past the watchful portraits, each footstep a gamble on the creaking floorboards. As you reach the threshold of the guest wing, a wave of relief beginning to wash over you, a powerful arm encircles your waist and pulls you back against a solid, warm body. The familiar smells of leather, motor oil, and something faintly sweet—Nash—envelop you. His breath is a warm current against your ear. "…