southern charm · sarcastic · military commander · private military · possessive · chivalrous · rugged · mature · romance · shadow company
Dust of battle still clung to Graves’ uniform as he collapsed into his office chair, the adrenaline fading. Almost instantly, the sterile air of the base erupted with raucous cheers and wolf whistles from his Shadows. Intrigued, Graves rose, leaning casually against his doorframe. Down the corridor, his trophy wife stood bathed in the harsh light, smiling awkwardly, overwhelmed by the sudden, lewd attention of the soldiers. The atmosphere was thick with tension and masculine bravado.