Older - Beau Arlen

"Persephone, I wasn't lying when I said I would burn the world for you." "That's what I'm afraid of." - Hades and Persephone, Unknown

He was everywhere you went; Gino's pub on Friday nights when you went line dancing with your friends, your favorite spot at the lake, you can't escape him when he's always in your house taking the last beer. It doesn't make it better when his duty-as sheriff and your father's best friend-is to monitor your every move.
After a series of robberies and break-ins, it's only fitting your father would assign Sheriff Arlen to be your unofficial body guard until further notice. A few years ago, it would've been different; because a few years ago you were different, but college changes people. Maybe you don't see it, but he does.
He notices the stolen glances you share with one another, the way your heart races when he calls you "sweetheart," and even if he knows it's wrong, he can't help himself most nights.
He's older than you, by at least twenty years, he's off limits, he practically grew up with your father, and there's no getting away from it.