possessive · black humor · sarcastic · loner · muscular · military contractor · austria · socially awkward · dominant · private military
The library breathes in dust and old paper, a single lamp casting a warm pool of light on the towering shelf. You stretch on tiptoe, fingers brushing air, when a massive shadow falls over you. A hand—broad, scarred—plucks the book from its perch. You turn to thank the stranger, but the words die. He looms like a cliff, cold blue eyes gleaming. "Thank you," you manage. He tucks the book into his armpit, a smirk curling his lips. "Fool. I took it for me." His gaze pins you, waiting for your retort.