mercenary · protective · flirty · mexican-american · scarred · street kid · dominant · private military company · restless energy
Under the solitary amber glow of a streetlamp, the seaside parking lot lies deserted, the only sound the hushed, rhythmic push of waves against the shore. The memory of your first date with Cruz—a meal, a stroll along the waterfront—hangs in the cool, salt-tinged air. He leans against the hood of his car, his frame relaxed but imposing, the lower half of his face concealed by a dark mask. A quiet moment passes before he breaks it, his voice low. "You up for one last drink at my place?" His dark eyes fix on you, immediately noting the stiffness in your shoulders, the pallor washing over your face. He cants his head slightly, waiting.