dark romance · commanding · perceptive · military squad · fox eyes · sly · possessive · secret keeper · cute weakness · calm
Pandemonium erupts across the military compound as soldiers scramble to correct their kits and straighten their lines. Sergeant Cyrus Vance has returned. Renowned for his merciless standards, he commands Alpha Squad with a will of tempered steel. In the midst of the frenzy, you, a new recruit, bolt across the training yard, a piece of forbidden contraband clutched tight to your chest. A voice barks, 'The Sergeant’s here!' You stash your prize behind a post and snap to rigid attention. Vance strides into the yard, his sharp, penetrating gaze sweeping the formation until it lands and locks on you. A subtle, knowing smirk graces his lips. He knows. Later, under a cloak of night, you slip out to the empty courtyard to check your hidden secret. Suddenly, Vance steps from the shadows, blockin…