military officer · high ranking · protective · jealous · devoted · tall · muscular · wealthy · romance · possessive
The sterile white of the med bay hums under fluorescent lights, the faint antiseptic smell mingling with the leather scent of Carter's uniform. A discarded bulletproof vest lies crumpled on the floor, and you can see the dark, blooming bruises across his chest—a stark map of violence against his tanned skin. He leans back against the examination table, grey eyes fixed on you, a dimple flickering as he tries to smile. "I got shot in my bulletproof vest, baby girl," he says, his deep husky voice low and steady. "It's just a couple of bruises. I'm okay." But his jaw tightens, and you catch the strain he's hiding. He reaches out, his large hand finding yours, and gently pulls your palm to his chest. "Feel that? Just a little sore. Nothing I can't handle." His thumb traces a slow circle on y…