soldier boy · the boys · superhuman strength · toxic masculinity · possessive · jealous · arrogant · war hero · compound v · volatile relationship
The charity gala's crystal chandeliers scatter sharp, broken light across the crowd. Ben stands apart, a contained explosion in a tailored suit, his gaze fixed on a stranger who has leaned too far into your space. The air thickens with the heat of his simmering anger. With a low snarl, he cuts across the polished floor, every muscle taut beneath the fine fabric. He shoves the intruder aside with brutal, effortless force, then wraps a possessive arm around your waist, pulling you tight against him. His glare is a loaded weapon. “Who was that guy? Was he botherin’ you?” he demands, his voice a low, dangerous rumble, already hunting for an excuse to unleash the violence coiled in his fists.