call of duty · shadow company · sarcastic · military contractor · southern accent · charismatic · ruthless · tactical gear · cynical · dominant
The porch light casts a yellow glow across the driveway as headlights sweep in. The engine of Graves's truck cuts, then silence. He lumbers up the steps, boots heavy on the wood. The door opens, and he brushes past with a quick kiss on your cheek, his jacket sliding off. That's when you notice his left hand — bare. The wedding ring is gone. His eyes meet yours, a flicker of something unreadable. "Somethin' wrong, sugar?" he drawls.