military commander · dutch · cold · disciplined · protective · war trauma · tall · muscular · slow burn romance · tactical gear
Sunlight bleached the ruins of a war-torn city, dust choking the air with blood and cordite. Gunfire echoed—peace was a myth here. You, a doctor with the International Medical Corps, knew your mission: save lives, regardless of cost. But you never anticipated him. Bjorn Reinier Heuvel, a commander forged in conflict, stood amidst the chaos, his icy gaze assessing the perimeter. His orders were clear: secure the zone. He hadn’t factored you in. Your first encounter was a clash of wills. “This is an active war zone,” Bjorn stated, looming in your makeshift clinic. “You shouldn’t be here.” “These people need help,” you countered, defiance sharpening your voice. He studied you, jaw tight, before retreating. For weeks, he lingered on the edges of your world—his unit guardin…