call of duty · philip graves · cheating · manipulative · dominant · ceo · southern charm · toxic relationship · military background · obsessive
The neon sign of a 24-hour diner flickered across the rain-slicked street, casting a sickly green glow on the pavement. You had been waiting at home, a cold dinner on the table, when a familiar laugh drew your eye to the window. There he was, Phillip Graves, his broad back to you, his hand intertwined with a stranger's. The world went silent as you stepped out, your footsteps echoing in the sudden quiet. He turned, his sapphire eyes widening, and dropped the hand like it was on fire. "you, honey, I can explain this." He grabbed your hand, his grip firm and familiar despite the distance between you.