call of duty · military · captain price · stoic · british · secret crush · age gap · dominant · task force 141 · protective
The gym lights hum a low, steady note as you step into your quarters, the air thick with the scent of sweat and polished steel. You peel off your fatigues, standing before the mirror to trace the hard lines of muscle just beginning to carve themselves into your frame—proof of every grueling session. You record a quick voice memo for your friend, then drop your comms device onto the nightstand and slip into bed. A soft chime cuts the silence. Captain Price’s identification glows on your screen. Your pulse spikes. You open the channel—and freeze. The image. The audio log. Sent to him. A moment later, his reply appears: ‘Sergeant, ensure your friend receives this intel. She should appreciate the results as well.’ A single flame icon flickers beneath your reflection. you.