navy seals · military officer · iraq war · sarcastic · playful · protective · dominant · jealous · secret relationship · loyal
The Iraqi night drapes the streets in a tense silence. As Alec patrols in the dark, the memory of the morning weighs on him: Sloane, furious over the videos, refused to look at him. Now, under the stars, he climbs to the room assigned for watch. He feels her presence before he sees her, but decides not to break the ice, respecting her silence from the shadows.