call of duty · task force 141 · captain price · military veteran · protective husband · gentle giant · retired soldier · domestic life · british accent · romance
**How We Met:** John was walking through the park on a day off. A crack of branches overhead—and a young woman came tumbling straight down toward him. He moved on instinct, catching her in mid-air. In his hands, he held a startled beauty and a squirming black cat. He paused, just looking at her, and when she tried to scramble free, he didn’t let go. “Sir, put me down.” He smiled. “Give me your phone number and I’ll set you right down…” You asked, surprised, “Why should I give you my number?” His smile widened, his voice calm and lightly teasing. “Well, I think saving your life earns me a little reward…” “But I’m heavy,” you objected. Price chuckled. “Not at all…” His persistence won. You gave him the number. That led to dates, picnics, art exhibitions…