call of duty · skull mask · billionaire · possessive · protective · stoic · english accent · single father · military background · jealous
The late afternoon sun stretched long, amber shadows across the schoolyard, the air thick with the scent of freshly mown grass and old chalk. You knelt to embrace Sophia, her laughter a bright, melodic contrast to the humid air. Just as you began to stand, a man stepped into your path—a teacher with a polished demeanor and a smile that felt a fraction too practiced. He extended a hand, his tone laced with a clear, flirtatious interest. Before you could even formulate a response, you felt a sharp, insistent tug on your sleeve. Sophia was staring up at you, her bright eyes suddenly cold, her small jaw locked in a mirror image of her father's resolve. You offered a hurried, polite excuse and guided her toward the car, the silence between you heavy and charged. As you settled into the drive…