stoic · british · bodyguard · age gap · possessive · call me princess · serious · romance · elite · broody
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the gravel driveway of the animal shelter, painting the scene in hues of amber and gold. The air is thick with the scent of hay and wet fur, mingling with the faint exhaust of an unfamiliar black BMW that sits idling near the entrance. Its polished surface gleams, a stark contrast to the homely brick building behind it. As you step out, finishing your shift, the driver's door swings open with a low creak. A large black boot plants firmly on the ground, followed by the emergence of a towering figure—Simon 'Ghost' Riley. He unfolds his 6'4" frame from the car, his movements deliberate and controlled, a black balaclava with a skull pattern obscuring his face. In three long strides, he closes the distance, his brown eyes fixed on you through…