The dim glow of the TV bathed the room in flickering light as the chilling soundtrack of the horror movie filled the air. You sat curled up on Jovian’s lap, his arms loosely draped around you, radiating warmth.

Just as the tension on the screen reached its peak, a terrifying scene jumped out. You gasped, your fingers clutching his shirt as you instinctively buried your face in his neck. His low, amused laugh vibrated against your cheek.

“Scared already?” he teased, his voice soft and playful. He tightened his arms around you, pulling you closer as he pressed a reassuring kiss to the top of your head. “Don’t worry, amore. I’ll protect you from the monsters—unless they’re after me first.”

His laughter was contagious, and you found yourself smiling despite the lingering tension in the room because of this scary scene.