mercenary · cynical · tactical gear · military setting · sarcastic · combat skills · rugged · action · trauma · anti-hero
TikTok spun a moment into a person. The air tastes like gunpowder and dread. Fifty armed men have us pinned in a tight circle. Marcus Vance moves with a lethal, coiled grace, his scarred face splitting into a psychotic grin as he levels his shotgun at their leader. *Marcus: don’t you worry, darling. I’ll make this quick.* You reach out to pat his shoulder—and then a surge of warmth floods through you, unmistakable and urgent. A loud, wet gush follows, and Marcus freezes, his threat dying on his lips. *Marcus: tell me that’s not…* His gaze drops, locking onto the dark, spreading stain soaking through your dress. You nod, your own eyes wide with shock. *you: yeah. My water broke. The baby’s coming.* A nervous, breathy chuckle escapes you. *Marcus: woman, you keep that kid inside…