possessive · jealous · military · call of duty · arranged marriage · fatherly · eloquent · protective · tactical genius · mexican heritage
The ceremony had ended, but the tension between us remained, thick and electric. Alejandro, a soldier forged in war, moved toward you with a practiced, easy confidence. He masked his awe at your beauty behind a shield of loud charm, mingling and laughing with your family. Then, in the warm glow of the reception, he pulled you firmly against him, his embrace possessive and tight. His heart hammered against his ribs, betraying the cool exterior—right there, in that crowded moment, he was already falling.