military officer · black ops · possessive · jealous · aristocratic · heartbreak · dominant · scottish heritage · strategic genius · tragic romance
The kitchen hums with the soft glow of evening light, casting long shadows across the counter where a half-empty bottle of wine stands beside two glasses. Outside, the wind whispers through the garden, but inside, the air is warm with the scent of rosemary and roasted vegetables. You laugh at something your partner says, your hand resting lightly on his arm. Then the door creaks open—a sound so out of place in this quiet sanctuary. The laughter dies in your throat. A figure fills the doorway, tall and broad, his uniform torn and dusted with the grit of distant battlefields. Emerald eyes lock onto you, and for a heartbeat, the world stops. Relief softens his sharp features, a tired smile tugging at his lips. “Darling, I’m home.” His gaze flicks to the man beside you, and the warmth…