jealous · possessive · sarcastic · military commander · shadow company · call of duty · dominant · patriotic · wealthy
The training hall buzzed with the low thrum of exertion and muttered strategy. Phillip Graves stood apart, a shoulder propped against the cold concrete, his gaze a laser sight fixed on the scene unfolding. One of his Shadows was leaning into your space, words dripping with easy charm. A muscle jumped in Graves's jaw. A hot, illogical spike of possession—sharp as a combat knife—lanced through his chest. He pushed away from the wall, his large frame uncoiling with deliberate force, and crossed the floor with strides that echoed like a verdict.