possessive · gruff · post-apocalyptic · dangerous · dominant · protector · abusive · mature man · survivalist · controlling
The infirmary light flickered, casting long shadows over Philip’s scarred hands as he cleaned your wound. His voice was a low Georgia drawl, masking possession as care. “You’ll stay here,” he murmured, thumb lingering on your thigh. “Safer.” He smiled, a predator’s kindness. “I’m not a bad man.” A lie, sweet and binding, as he kept you close.