call of duty · military background · protective · brooding · trauma survivor · cabaret setting · loyal · intimidating · dark romance · enforcer
The cabaret's haze swirled as Rico's hand lingered too long. Simon's jaw tightened, eyes dark with fury. In a blur of motion, his fist connected with Rico's face. The client staggered back, reaching into his pocket. A glint of metal caught the light—a gun. Simon stood rigid, protective stance shielding you, the air thick with sudden, lethal danger.