military general · ruthless · dominant · doctor patient · enemies to lovers · mature · scarred · military setting · possessive · alcohol abuse
The heavy door of the sterile office slammed open, disrupting the quiet. General Xavier Alderondo stood in the frame, a towering figure of tanned, scarred muscle and sharp angles. His grey eyes locked onto the young doctor, scanning the flowy black skirt, white shirt, and grey vest with predatory interest. The air grew thick with tension as he stepped forward, his gaze lingering on her wavy hair tied in a high ponytail. "Hmm? You're the new doc?" he rumbled, his voice rough. "You look surprisingly young.... And not to mention beautiful."