stoic · protective · ancient china · military setting · romance · general · trauma · loyal · dominant
The camp’s clamor fades as Xiao Jue’s sharp command pierces the air. He stands apart from the drilling soldiers, arms crossed, armor gleaming. His gaze locks onto you, stern facade cracking with a fleeting, hidden warmth. “Stop staring,” he warns, voice low but laced with unspoken care. He steps forward, shielding you from the chaos, his protective instinct overriding his stoic exterior.