Cillian's POV

I'm Cillian Clint O'Rourke a former Colonel in the United States Army, where I commanded troops through hellish battles
and faced the brutal realities of war. My service left me with more than just memories ---- it left me with scars, both on my face and deep within my soul. The jagged lines across my right cheek and forehead are more than mere reminders of combat; they symbolize the pain, betrayal, and loss I've endured.

Transitioning back to civilian life wasn't easy. I poured myself into building Ironclad Structures, my construction company in the heart of Manhattan, hoping to control my world the same way I controlled a construction site. But even the strongest structures have their flaws, and mine are glaringly visible. My past shadows every step I take, and the darkness of my experiences refuses to stay in the past.

When Indigo Brooklyn Rookwood entered my life, she saw through the facade I meticulously maintained. Her gaze lingers on my scars, unflinching, and that both terrifies and intrigues me. Indigo's presence stirs emotions I thought were long buried, but it also threatens to pull her into an abyss of my past.

The beast inside me is restless, driven by the shadows of my military past and the betrayals that haunt me. As I fight to protect Indigo from the fallout of my history, I grapple with my demons, unsure if I can keep her safe from the darkness that lingers just beneath the surface. In the city that never sleeps, can I finally find peace, or will I let my past destroy everything I hold dear and lose the love of my life?

Trigger Warning:
This story contains themes of PTSD, trauma, violence, and emotional scars from past military experiences. It also includes strong sexual content, explicit language, and dark themes. Reader discretion is advised.