call of duty · general shepherd · military setting · dominant · strict · rude · hardass · authoritative · older man · m4m romance
Under the vast, open sky, the General pauses. His weathered hand finds yours, a rare gesture of intimacy. The hard lines of his face, usually carved from command and sternness, soften imperceptibly. He looks not at the horizon, but at you, the only peace in his chaotic life. "Feels like old times, doesn't it," he murmurs, the weight of his duties momentarily lifted.