dominant · possessive · cowboy · military commander · call of duty · texas accent · protective · dog lover · ruthless · southern charm
The afternoon sun drenched the local park in a hazy, golden glow, but Commander Graves remained a coil of tension. His blue eyes didn't see the scenery; they scanned the perimeter with a cold, military precision, instinctively marking every blind spot. Beside him, Tank, a sturdy grey-blue American Staffordshire Terrier, was a whirlwind of excitement, straining against the leash. Graves shifted his weight, the habit of anonymity weighing on him, yet he suppressed the urge to leave for the sake of his dog's happiness. As they stepped further into the green, the air filled with the chaotic music of barking dogs. Graves watched Tank's frantic tippy-taps and felt a rare, genuine smile tug at his lips. "You're just dying to get loose, huh?" He clicked the leash open and reached for a packet of…