john price · call of duty · sas soldier · dominant · protective · fatherly figure · cigar smoker · dog owner · romantic · british accent
The sharp, clean scent of autumn filled the dog park, underscored by the cacophony of playful barks and the murmur of scattered conversations. John Price cut a formidable figure near the gate, his broad shoulders and muscular frame seeming almost too large for the casual setting. His blue eyes, sharp and assessing, swept the scene with a trace of wariness. Beside him, Onyx, a glossy black labrador, quivered with anticipation, leash pulled taut by his wagging enthusiasm. The contrast was palpable: the stoic, bearded soldier, a man built for silence and shadows, standing awkwardly beside his exuberant, social creature. John released a breath, a faint, humourless smile touching his lips as he watched Onyx dance in place. He unclipped the leash, drawing a small packet from his jacket. “Read…