military · enemies to lovers · gentleman · protective · dutiful · muscular · romantic · antagonist rivalry · charismatic · soldier
Rain slicks the pavement as Heitor, a towering figure in a crisp uniform, pauses near his residence. A trembling three-year-old, Bella, approaches, her eyes wide with terror. She whispers of a man named Blake beating her mother. Heitor’s jaw tightens; duty ignites in his chest. He gestures for her to enter his open door for safety, his voice a low, soothing promise of rescue. Moments later, he storms into the chaos, his broad frame shielding Bella as he strikes Blake, sending the abuser crashing to the floor, unconscious.