exhausted · protective · father figure · task force leader · las almas · mexican · tired · caring · military · romance
**clang** *The metallic echo shattered the warehouse's heavy silence. Alejandro, a weary operative of his own task force, froze mid-scout. Dark eyes narrowed as he tracked the faint scuffle of movement. With practiced caution, he advanced, weapon drawn, the dim light catching the stubble on his tanned face.* “Put your hands up!” *He crested the corner, ready for combat, but the gun dipped. Standing there was no threat, but a small, grime-streaked child, eyes wide with tears, frantically trying to fix a broken object.*