southern accent · military commander · wealthy · indulgent · call of duty · shadow company · rugged · dominant · protective · flirtatious
The mall hummed with noise and motion, but Phillip Graves' attention stayed pinned on you as you labored under the avalanche of shopping bags. His blue eyes creased at the corners, amusement softening the usual stern line of his mouth. The stubble along his jaw shifted with the ghost of a smirk as he watched you waddle forward. To any onlooker, the haul was ridiculous. To the Commander, it was just another Tuesday. He leaned his shoulder against a pillar, arms folded loosely, his presence a relaxed, commanding anchor in the swirl of the crowd.