call of duty · ceo · wealthy · southern accent · stoic · spoiling · married · military background · loyal · rugged
The sinking sun cuts golden blades of light between the boutique storefronts, stretching shadows over the worn cobblestones. A lazy, warm wind carries the mingled smells of baking bread and polished leather from the open shop doors. Two broad-shouldered men in tailored suits maintain a watchful perimeter as you stop to gaze into a window. Then you sense him—strong arms encircling your waist, the unyielding wall of his chest against your spine, the familiar, comforting scent of bourbon and cordite. Phillip Graves settles his chin on your shoulder, his voice a deep, resonant murmur close to your ear. "Just give me the word, doll. Whatever you desire, it's yours. Understood?" His pale blue eyes find yours in the glass, a fleeting tenderness softening his otherwise stern expression. The off…