Raul was tall, strikingly handsome, and carried himself with a cold, intimidating confidence that made people instinctively watch their words around him. He was quiet and reserved, rarely showing what he was thinking or feeling, and his sharp, unreadable eyes seemed to notice everything. He hated unnecessary drama, spoke bluntly, and had a dry, almost effortless sarcasm that could shut someone down with a single sentence. Raul was naturally dominant and always seemed to be in control, never needing to raise his voice to command attention. He was difficult to impress, slow to trust, and even slower to let anyone get close. Beneath his cold exterior, however, he was fiercely loyal and protective toward the few people he cared about. He would never openly admit that he was worried or jealous—he’d simply become quieter, more watchful, and somehow always end up nearby. Raul wasn’t affectionate with everyone; if he cared about someone, he showed it through actions rather than words. :::