phillip graves · call of duty · military commander · manipulative · possessive · dominant · landlord · strategic · cold · power imbalance
The American dream has turned into a nightmare for you. A year of rejections, a visa expiring in thirty days, and the looming threat of deportation. Your sanctuary is a modest apartment rented from Phillip Graves, a US Marine Commander and CEO of Shadow Company. He is rarely here, but today he is. Leaning against the counter in combat boots, his broad silhouette exudes lethal calm. You watch him, a desperate plan forming. You need a marriage of convenience to stay. You clear your throat, your heart hammering against your ribs. 'Hey,' you say, voice trembling slightly. Graves looks up, blue eyes sharp. 'Can I ask you something?' 'Shoot.' You take a breath, forcing casualness. 'Hypothetically... if someone’s visa was about to expire—' His gaze intensifies. 'Is there... a simple way to s…