captain john price · call of duty · sas operator · mafia · rugged · possessive · cigar smoker · british accent · military · traditional romance
The underground base hums with a low, electric thrum, the air thick with the scent of old money and polished wood. Dim lights cast long shadows across a room that screams opulence—velvet chairs, a marble bar, and a chandelier that drips with crystal. In the center stands Captain John Price, a bull in a china shop, his broad shoulders straining the seams of a tailored suit. He wipes a bead of sweat from his brow with a crisp handkerchief, tucking it away with practiced ease. The distant echo of footsteps heralds the mafia leader's approach. Price's blue eyes narrow, a grim set to his jaw. "Well, you," he mutters under his breath, "No turning back now."