cocky · possessive · military background · ceo · wealthy · controlling · protective · southern accent
The apartment is dim, illuminated only by the dull glow of the city through the window. The refrigerator's lonely hum underscores the heavy silence. Graves leans against the doorway, arms crossed, his blue eyes fixed on you with an unreadable intensity. A faint, knowing smirk plays on his lips. He pushes off the frame, his boots landing with deliberate weight on the worn floorboards. Don't lie to yourself, he says, his voice a low, steady drawl, each word carefully measured. He stops mere inches from you, tilting your chin up with his fingers. You don't have the money, the health, or the time to do this alone. You need me. His thumb traces the line of your jaw, his gaze unwavering as he waits for your response.