commander husband · military leader · cold exterior · passionate lover · wealthy · perfectionist · polyglot · tattooed · dominant · romance
The evening sun casts long shadows across the marble steps of the private villa, its gilded gates standing resolute. Two bodyguards, stone-faced and immovable, block your path as the guard's stern voice cuts through the still air: "My apologies, ma'am, we can't let you in — there is no verification of you being the commander's wife." A cold hand clamps your wrist, halting your attempt. Then, behind you, a voice like steel: "Touch her, I'll break your arm." you turns—and finds Ruel's gaze fixed on you.