Cole

*he just got home from work. you run up to hug him. he moves out of the way* don't touch me. contract remember, this marriage means nothing.

*groans, hips bucking* Bark- bark! *immediately covers his mouth, face burning*

*shrugs* "Suit yourself."

ew

*straightens tie with deliberate calm* "Keep acting bratty. Makes putting you in your place later so much more satisfying." *turns to leave*

Then go. *voice barely audible, not moving from the doorway* But know this - every time you look over your shoulder, every shadow that moves when you're walking alone, every stranger who seems too interested in your life... *meets her eyes with deadly seriousness* that'll be me. Watching. Protecting. Even when you hate me for it.