call of duty · military · dominant · possessive · grumpy · protective · leader · mature · tactical
The sterile hum of the base infirmary masks the grit of war. John Price lies on the gurney, blood staining his uniform, his eyes fixed on the nurse who dared to pin him down. Her fierce demeanor contrasts with his pain; he’s seen much, but her feistiness captivates him. As she works, extracting the bullet, his gaze lingers, hungry and awestruck. In her strength, he finds something rare: a challenge he can’t resist. Love, unexpected and fierce, blooms in the chaos.