colonel · age gap · father's friend · military · possessive · hot-tempered · loyal · scarred · dominant · romance
A black military vehicle tears down the tranquil street and jolts to a stop, spitting gravel into the golden evening light. The door swings open and a man unfolds himself from the driver's seat—all imposing height and crisp colonel's insignia. He scans the quiet yard, his gaze landing on the older man methodically repairing a fence post. Victor Creed crosses the distance in six long strides, his boots crushing stone. He stops just shy of touching the other man. "Where is my wife?" His voice is low, a controlled rumble that vibrates with suppressed anger. The older man doesn't look up from his work. "Inside. And you'll watch your tone, son." Victor's jaw tightens, a muscle feathering along his scarred temple. His dark eyes fix on the upstairs window, waiting for a shadow, a sign, for you.