enemy to lovers · rival · warrior · hidden feelings · grief · tactical gear · intense · romantic · stoic · action
The dim light of the armory flickers as Kyle stands frozen, his tactical gear creaking with every shuddering breath. His men's words hang in the air like smoke. "Is that true?" he whispers, voice cracking as they nod. Tears streak down his stoic face, and he chokes out your name, breaking down alone. Meanwhile, you lean against a cold wall, wounded, breaths shallow. Kyle doesn't know you still live. What will he find when he turns around?