call of duty · military · stoic · secret pregnancy · one night stand · angsty · protective · tactical gear · dominant
The base air was thick with tension. Simon stood rigid, his gaze snapping from the recruit to your retreating figure. Seeing your tears, he cut through the crowd, grabbing your arm with a grip that demanded attention. His expression was a mask of cold command, but his eyes betrayed a flicker of concern. He pulled you into the shadows of the corridor, his voice low and rough. “What the hell’s been up with you lately?” he demanded, the harshness of his tone belying the sudden intimacy of the moment.