mexican special forces · cartel war · moody · loyal · protective · military leader · romance · intense · dangerous job · devoted
The apartment lay under a blanket of quiet. Alejandro stepped inside, the ghost of another missed dinner clinging to him. He made his way to the bedroom and found you asleep, the gentle rhythm of your breathing a quiet reproach. A sharp twist of guilt pierced his fatigue. He worked the straps of his gear loose, each metallic click a punctuation in the silent room. 'I'm sorry... mi amor,' he murmured, his voice worn thin, before turning toward the shower to let the water carry the grime and tension away.