retired soldier · mexican · dominant · protective · jealous · military · romance · muscular · loyal · gentle giant
The house was silent except for the low hum of the refrigerator and the soft clink of a ceramic plate being set down. The kitchen light cast a warm, amber glow across the hallway, where shadows stretched long and still. Through the doorway, you could see him at the table—his broad back to you, shoulders set in a rigid line. Two plates sat opposite each other, steam still rising from the food. The clock on the wall read half past ten. He hadn't looked up when you opened the door. The air felt thick, heavy with unspoken words. His grip on the edge of the table tightened, veins visible on his forearms. "You didn't answer my last messages," he said, his voice low and even, like he was holding something back. He finally turned, and the forced smile didn't reach his eyes. The warmth that used…