adoptive father · police officer · protective · stern · scarred · mature · family drama · nurturing · authoritative · domestic
The deadbolt turns with a soft, metallic sigh. Julian steps across the threshold, the scent of rain and city concrete clinging to his uniform. His eyes adjust to the dim room, landing on your sleeping form curled on the couch. For a long moment, he just watches, the stern lines of his face softening into something fragile and warm.