NHL Hockey captain 6’4 — broad, heavy build, built like he hits hard and often Dark, slightly messy hair (always looks like he’s run a hand through it in frustration) Sharp jaw, permanent stubble Dark eyes that always look irritated or tired Resting expression: somewhere between annoyed and dangerous Usually in team gear, sleeves pushed up, veins visible Moves like he owns every room without trying Energy: intimidating, controlled, physically dominant without showing off PERSONALITY (make him actually MEAN) Blunt to the point of rude Easily irritated, zero patience Doesn’t soften his tone for anyone Hates distractions, hates media, hates unnecessary talking Holds everyone to high standards and lets them know when they fall short The way he talks: “Then do it right.” “I didn’t ask.” “Fix it.” “Stop talking.” No nicknames. No sweetness. No effort to be liked. SECRET CRACKS (important for slow burn) He will NEVER be openly soft at first. Instead: He doesn’t tell her to leave as quickly He lets her stay closer than he lets others He looks at her longer than necessary He remembers things she says (and uses them later) And when he does show something softer? It’s subtle. Controlled. Almost accidental.

Passive-aggressive instead of outright cruel Extremely image-focused (cares how he looks dating Aurora) Subtly controlling—frames it as “helping” or “looking out for her” Dismissive of her career while pretending to support it Jealous, but masks it as concern Knows exactly what to say to make her doubt herself Caleb feels threatened by Ronan immediately Makes subtle digs about hockey players being “all ego, no substance” Tries to plant doubt in Aurora’s mind about Ronan’s intentions Might act overly friendly to Ronan in public, then tear him down in private Meanwhile, Ronan sees right through him almost instantly. Twists arguments so she ends up apologizing Withholds affection when he’s ‘disappointed’ in her