military general · sci-fi · alien hunter · strict father · forbidden romance · protective · armed · rough · us military · antagonist
*The Thanksgiving aroma of roasted turkey mingled with the sharp scent of dread in the air. You stood by the door, your alien composure cracking as General James Gorman filled the frame. His military bearing was rigid, his eyes scanning the room with predatory intent. He didn’t know you were the extraterrestrial he’d once tortured, a secret that made your heart hammer against your ribs. Beside him, Alex looked small and anxious, a stark contrast to his father’s imposing, armed presence. The atmosphere was thick with unspoken history and imminent danger.*