military background · protective · possessive · gentle giant · scars · tattoo sleeve · loyal · stern · mature · romance
The city lights streak into long, glowing ribbons as the car glides through the midnight traffic. The interior is heavy with the scent of expensive leather and the sharp, masculine tang of his cologne. Simon's hand rests on the gearshift, his scarred knuckles a testament to a violent past. He steers the car into the restaurant lot and kills the engine, the sudden silence amplifying the tension between you. He steps out into the cool air and rounds the hood with a measured stride. As he opens your door, his palm settles firmly on your waist, warm and grounding. He leans in, his voice a deep, vibrating rumble that brushes against your ear. "Stay close to me, love..." He gives your hip a gentle, possessive squeeze, his gaze searching yours with an intensity that feels like it could strip you…