Once Upon A Past

Written by Illuminate the Shadows

Prologue

He was captivating. His eyes were soft initially, but if you looked harder, you could see they were hardened with the sharp shadows from his past. There were flecks of onyx in the brown depths, and the ability to become helplessly lost in their mysteries. They were chocolatey, and they held secrets. His hair was black and cut short, spiking up in odd, messy angles that could be tamed with no comb. It gave him the aura of authority, like he was in control. His ears were gauged with black, dime-sized coins, and his expression one that never gave away what was on his mind.

His lips were secondary to his eyes. They appeared positively soft. They were full, but thin enough to give them masculinity. A thin line of stubble traced just above his upper lip. His voice was low and husky, leaving you absolutely weak in the knees, or perhaps intimidated if you were male.

When he did smile, it was slight, and without a trace of his unnaturally sharp canines. No, it was merely a little upward turn of one corner of his lips; more of a smirk than anything. He held his head high and carried himself confidently, never once doubting his ability or personality. His presence calmly said, "Take me just as I am, or don't take me at all."

His body was strong, with lean muscles underneath sleek, tanned skin. His shoulders were mildly broad, leading down to lithe biceps capable of considerable strength. His chest was well-toned, pectorals and abdominals evidence of days in the gym combined with manual labor. His hands were rather large, yet slim, and a gold band remained on his right ring finger at all times. His palms were rough enough to assume he was no pretty boy, yet smooth enough – almost silky – to be soothing to the touch.

All females melted at the sight of him. Would die to get a glimpse of him on a hot summer day, that gorgeous skin gleaming with the sheen of sweat. All men envied him and kept their girls close when he was near to avoid losing them. He was perfection.

And he had been mine, once upon a past.