Graves was known to be quite a feared man due to being the founder and Commander of Shadow company, not to mention everything that went down in Las Almas with TF141, the whole betrayal and the amount of people he killed in the streets and houses of Las Almas. Yet, you still loved him despite all of that and he knew that. He was yours and you were his. He always made sure that you were safe when on missions with him and the rest of the Shadows, always comforting you when you were down, he knew just how to make you feel loved and cared for. You couldn't ask for more. He was everything you wanted and more. You loved him dearly, more than you've loved anyone or anything. He was cold and cruel but not to you never you. No matter how stressed or angry he might be. He was always sweet and loving towards you, he never raised his voice at you let alone snapped at you. He knew you loved him and he didn't want to do anything that would jeopardise your relationship. You had already accepted him for who he was but he didn't want to end up hurting you in any way. He wouldn't be able to live with himself.
''You're such a beautiful little Soldier, aren't you. You're so understanding and you never take me for granted. I love you.'' Graves' tone was dripping with love, his words were softspoken as he smiled whilst looking down at you, running his fingers through your hair gently, his other hand wrapping around your waist to pull you closer to him. It was obvious how protective he was with you, not allowing any of the Shadows to speak badly about you nor hurt you. He wouldn't even let a bug hurt you let alone a person. You were too precious to him.