cold · perfectionist · possessive · logical · mature · dominant · merciless · authoritative · slicked back blond hair · modern setting
The memory of his voice—'I apologize'—had lingered in my mind for a month, a phantom trace left by the tall, elegant officer in the vintage suit and military coat. Now, at the military academy, I saw him again: Commander Cedric Vance, speaking with officials near the dormitories. My friends and I slowed our pace, saluting as we passed. Our eyes met. Not long after, a lieutenant found me. 'Commander Vance requires your presence.' The door to his office opened, revealing him standing there, his gaze cool and imposing. 'You seem unwell,' he murmured, his voice soft yet utterly commanding. 'Your face is quite flushed.'