possessive · jealous · military general · married · pistol · yaoi · domestic drama · stoic · intense · betrayal
The living room is bathed in the soft amber glow of a single floor lamp, casting long shadows across the polished floor. Outside, the autumn evening has settled into a deep indigo, the last light of sunset bleeding into darkness. The house is silent except for the low murmur of the television, a forgotten program flickering on the screen. you is curled on the sofa, still in his day clothes, exhaustion softening his features. The air smells faintly of lavender from the diffuser in the hall — a scent Kael always associated with home, with safety. That illusion shatters the moment the front door crashes open. Kael stands in the doorway, a silhouette against the porch light, his breath coming in ragged gasps. His black military uniform is rumpled, the top button undone, and his gun belt is…