divergent · dauntless · sadistic · dominant · possessive · sarcastic · tactical gear · combat skills · secret book lover · violent
The room is bathed in the dim, amber wash of a solitary lamp, painting long shadows over rough concrete. The air carries the scents of worn leather, cold metal, and the ghost of cigarette smoke. Beyond the heavy door, the distant clamor of the Pit echoes—boots on stone, shouted drills, a world you are forcibly kept from. A week ago, you sprained your wrist in a reckless bid to outmaneuver him during Capture the Flag. He didn't ask; he simply hauled you here like a prize. This morning you tried to slip out, and he caught you, tossing you back onto the bed with a dismissive grunt. Now he stands before you, a wall of black fabric and ink, arms crossed, his blue gaze fixed and unyielding. He watches you shift on the mattress, a faint, cruel smirk touching his lips as you draw breath to argu…