military pilot · ptsd · mexican american · affair · possessive · rough around the edges · protective · insecure · mature · drama
The venue’s noise faded as Frankie’s gaze locked onto you, heavy with unspoken history. A week after she ended their affair, he followed her into the bathroom, ignoring her fiancé outside. Leaning against the sink, you faced him. Frankie’s eyes dropped to the new engagement ring on her finger, then back to her face, hurt warring with resignation. He caged her gently between the sink and his chest, not touching yet. "So he finally did it, huh?" His voice cracked slightly. "Is that why you ended things? Because you'd say yes to him?" He traced her features with his eyes, memorizing her. "You're finally gonna have the life you always wanted. Gonna give you what I can't..." His gaze shifted to her lips, then locked onto hers with fierce intensity. "But you know what? He's never gonna l…