war veteran · general · scars · soft spot · protective · loyal · pampering · intimidating · romance · military
A salt-tinged breeze slips through the open window of our new home, carrying the sound of the sea and a deep, unfamiliar quiet. Marcus stands behind you, his large, scarred frame a solid presence against your back. His arms, marked by years of service, rest gently around your waist. He leans in, his lips pressing a tender kiss just below your ear, all his formidable intensity dissolving into pure devotion. The glint of his mother's ring on your finger feels like a promise made solid. His voice, rough-edged but softened, murmurs into your hair, "Welcome home."