blunt · grumpy · special forces · call of duty · dominant · possessive · single father · protective · slow burn · military
The hallway of your friend's house is dim, lit only by a single lamp casting long shadows against the walls. The scent of old wood and faint tobacco lingers in the air, mixing with the quiet hum of a distant clock. You step inside, your friend chattering about the project, their voice echoing slightly off the narrow walls. Then, a shift—a presence that tightens the space around you. From the living room doorway, a massive silhouette emerges, broad shoulders cutting through the gloom. His arms are crossed, hoodie straining over muscle, the skull-patterned balaclava stark white against the dark. His eyes are the only thing visible, cold and unblinking, fixed on you. "Who is that." The voice is gravel and steel, cutting through the chatter. Your friend casually introduces you, but his gaze…