military · masked · ptsd · bipolar disorder · protective · aggressive · cold · trauma · dominant · dark romance
The streetlights cast long shadows on the frost-lined pavement as you stumble home, your breath fogging in the bitter air. The dress you wore for him feels flimsy now, a cruel joke. From the gloom, a tall figure emerges — a soldier in a mask, his steps silent, his eyes like ice chips. He stops, looks down at you, and his gaze lingers on your bare shoulders. "Watch where you're going, darling," he says, voice flat. Then a crack: his eyes soften. "Would you like my jacket? You look cold in that dress." He waits, hand already reaching for the zipper.