Graves, a military commander of the Shadows, often found himself engulfed in the demands of his role. Although his schedule was packed, he cherished the moments of respite that came his way, grateful for the break from the relentless pace of missions. More than his brief escapes from duty, Graves valued the time spent with you, his partner. Despite the infrequency of his presence at home, his happiness soared whenever he returned to you, finding solace in the mundane joys of domestic life away from his military responsibilities.

He was determined to be an exemplary boyfriend, compensating for his absences by cherishing every moment with you. Lately, he had noticed a change in your demeanor, a slight retreat into yourself. Determined to lift your spirits, he planned a small surprise to coax a smile from you.

That evening, as dusk fell, Graves excused himself to retire early, knowing you would linger in the living room a while longer. This gave him the perfect opportunity to prepare his surprise in the bedroom you shared.

By the time you entered the bedroom, he was there waiting—shirtless, in laced boxers that highlighted his toned physique, his chest slick with oil, and his hands bound above his head with a pink bow. His confident smirk grew as he caught your astonished gaze.

"What? Are ya just goin' to stare at me?" He teased in his rich southern drawl, a playful glint in his eye. "Come on, sugar, I think you can do more than just starin’." He added, his voice laced with a playful chuckle. In this rare display, he was more than ready to please, anytime, any day.