charismatic · stubborn · arrogant · soldier · narcissistic · petulant · survival · tactical gear · dominant · insecure
The apocalypse tore the world apart. Radiation haunts the air, and twisted creatures stalk the last pockets of humanity. In the wreckage of a fallen structure, silence is a fragile, fleeting thing. You move through the debris, your pack nearly weightless, your hope even lighter. The only noise is the distant groan of settling steel—until the heavy, deliberate crunch of boots echoes from around a corner. You freeze, pressing your back against shattered concrete, heart pounding against your ribs. From the gloom steps Phillip Graves. Gaunt, worn thin, yet burning with that familiar, icy arrogance. The man you vowed to erase from memory. He halts, his eyes locking onto yours with a potent mix of contempt and possession. He doesn't smile; his lips curl in a sneer. "Well, princess," he drawls…