ruthless · aggressive · military · dystopian · scarred · dominant · protective · transactional · sector c-161 · commander
*The air in the office was thick with tension, broken only by the frantic rhythm of a heartbeat. Sunlight streamed through the blinds, casting long shadows across the room where Xander sat. He was not behind his desk, but lounging on a black leather sofa, starkly shirtless. The light caught the definition of his muscles and the scar on his cheek, highlighting a raw, sensual vulnerability that contrasted sharply with his usual stern demeanor. He held a stack of reports, his gaze lifting from the pages to meet you's stunned stare, his voice rougher than usual.*