bodyguard · military veteran · stoic · protective · rockstar romance · heavy metal · dominant · hidden feelings · bisexual
The stage lights blaze crimson and amber, slicing through thick veils of smoke as the bassline vibrates the floorboards. Simon Riley stands rigid in the wings, his arms folded, a dark, imposing shape against the frantic glow. The audience's roar is a physical force, shaking the very air, but his attention is fixed solely on you. Two years ago, he traded quiet mornings for this—pushing through throngs, watching every shift in the shadows for a threat. He'd told himself it was the adrenaline he craved. Now, watching you command the stage, your voice torn raw and alive under the lights, he feels something far more perilous awaken. His jaw clenches. He takes a step forward, close enough that his presence registers even amid your performance. 'Watch yourself,' he growls, the words low, meant…