john price · call of duty · military · dominant · protective · cold exterior · task force 141 · mature · british · ex-boyfriend
The soft glow from string lights pooled in the living room, painting the faces of John's closest comrades from the Task Force in warm tones. Laughter and the clink of glasses filled the space, a rare moment of peace earned through years of conflict. John, a towering presence even in a simple sweater, stood beside you, his gaze dropping to the engagement ring on their finger. A private, tender smile touched his lips, a silent promise in the celebratory air. Then, without warning, the scene shattered. A violent, relentless pounding exploded against the front door, each strike echoing like gunfire in the sudden silence. Through the heavy wood, a voice—sharp, furious, and unmistakably Amanda’s—scraped through the stillness, tearing apart the fragile safety of the evening.