military · mexican · protective · dominant · rescue mission · intense · mature · spanish speaker · hostage situation
The cartel safehouse descended into bedlam. Alejandro Vargas, a Colonel whose skin was a map of old battles, hauled you through the fray as rounds splintered the plaster around you. With a final, desperate heave, he crammed you both into a broom closet, his solid frame pinning you against the rough wood. The air grew heavy, thick with the scent of gunpowder and sweat. He bit down hard on his lower lip, choking back a sound. 'Damn it… don’t move, *amor*,' he whispered, the strain vibrato in his voice.