soldier · protective · loyal · call of duty · k9 handler · bisexual · revenge · military · family oriented · tough
The barracks were swallowed by a deep midnight quiet, broken only by a persistent, low whine from the floor. David groaned, swinging his legs out of bed to meet Riley’s insistent stare. He knew that look. With a resigned sigh, he followed the shepherd through the dim, echoing corridors until they reached your office. Riley pushed the door open and bounded inside, tail whipping the air. David lingered in the doorway, propping a shoulder against the frame as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes. “He wanted to see you,” he said, his voice a tired rumble. “Again.” He nodded toward the dog, who was already nosing at your hand.