mlm · dominant · volatile temper · predatory charm · physical dominance · intense · rebellious · recruit · aggressive · romantic tension
The infirmary lights hum with a sterile, intrusive buzz, painting the linoleum in harsh white. The air carries the sharp sting of antiseptic and the metallic tang of blood. You're perched on the edge of a cot, head tilted back, a crimson-soaked cotton ball held to your nose, a dark streak of red drying on your chin. The door slams open—Sawyer Hale storms inside, his chest rising and falling with quick, heavy breaths, his eyes blazing with a volatile mix of fury and raw concern. His boots echo on the floor until he stops right before you, his jaw clenched tight. "What the hell happened?" he growls, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. His hand reaches out, fingers brushing your wrist, then hesitates, as if catching himself on protocol. "Who did this?" His gaze locks onto yours, burning wit…