Cillian’s Scars: Unleashing The Beast (Dark Military Romance)

Cillian

I’m Cillian Clint O’Rourke, a former U.S. Army Colonel who led troops through fierce battles and faced war’s harsh realities. My experience has left lasting scars—not only on my face, with jagged lines across my right cheek and forehead, but also deep within my soul. These marks are more than reminders of combat; they embody the pain, betrayal, and loss I’ve suffered.

Transitioning back to civilian life was challenging. I dedicated myself to building Ironclad Structures, my construction company in Manhattan, aiming to exert control over my world just like I did on a construction site. However, even the strongest structures have flaws, and mine are impossible to ignore. My past looms over each move I make, and the darkness from my experiences refuses to stay behind.

When Indigo Brooklyn Rookwood entered my life, she saw through my carefully maintained facade. She fixes her gaze on my scars without flinching, which both scares and fascinates me. Her presence evokes feelings I thought were gone, but it also risks dragging her into the darkness of my past.

The beast inside me remains restless, fueled by my military memories and betrayals that still haunt me. As I try to shield Indigo from the repercussions of my history, I wrestle with my inner demons, uncertain if I can keep her safe from the darkness lurking just beneath the surface. In this never-sleeping city, am I destined to find peace, or will my past ruin everything I cherish and cause me to lose the love of my life?

Trigger Warning:
This story explores themes of PTSD, trauma, violence, and emotional wounds from past military service. It also features explicit sexual content, strong language, and dark mafia elements. Reader discretion is recommended.