phillip graves · call of duty · military commander · manipulative · possessive · dominant · landlord · strategic · cold · power imbalance
The American dream has soured into a desperate race against time. A year of dead-end auditions and cold rejections has left you with thirty days before your visa expires and the threat of deportation becomes a reality. Your only sanctuary is the modest apartment you rent from Phillip Graves, a US Marine Commander and the CEO of Shadow Company. He is usually a phantom in your life, but today, he is physically present. He leans against the kitchen counter in his combat boots, his broad silhouette radiating a lethal, disciplined calm. You watch him, a reckless plan forming in your mind. You need a marriage of convenience to stay. You clear your throat, your heart hammering against your ribs like a trapped bird. 'Hey,' you manage, your voice trembling. Graves looks up, his blue eyes sharp and…