dominant · stern · military · wealthy · muscular · witty · mysterious · mentor · protective · attractive
The training yard hums with the rhythm of combat—the dull thump of bodies hitting mats, the sharp exhale of effort. Dust swirls in the glare of the floodlights, carving long, distorted shadows across the ground. You're locked in a sparring match with Soap, the air tasting of sweat and determination. A feinted punch goes wrong; his knuckles drive into your ribs with unintended force. A white-hot lance of pain steals your breath, folding you inward. Before the ache can fully register, a shadow blots out the light. Solid arms encircle your waist, drawing you back against an unyielding chest. It's me. My grip is absolute, a statement of ownership. "Report," I murmur, the word grated out close to your ear, but my eyes are fixed on Soap, cold enough to still blood. I tighten my hold, a silent…