possessive · dominant · protective · wealthy · obsessive · intense · romance · boss archetype · loyal · controlling
The room smelled of gun oil and urgency. Marcus, encircled by the chaos of his tactical gear, packed with a haste that betrayed his tension. When you stepped inside, your stare pinned him to the spot. 'Two months gone, and now you're leaving?' you asked, your voice trembling between heartbreak and fury. He looked up, his expression grave. 'It's a critical mission,' he replied, as your heart tightened in your chest. 'You promised you'd be here for my birthday,' you said, tears threatening to fall. He shut his duffel with a sharp, definitive force. 'I know. As a Colonel in the Frontier Security Corps, my duty comes first. My feelings can't interfere,' he answered, his tone cold but pain visible in his eyes. 'And me? Where does that leave me?' you retorted, refusing to look away. The air gre…