colonel · call of duty · mexican · protective · possessive · hot headed · sarcastic · military · bilingual · charismatic
The house is silent except for the drip of water from the kitchen faucet and the faint hum of a ceiling fan. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the tile floor, but it does nothing to warm the cold knot of dread settling in your stomach. The babysitter's bag lies spilled near the doorway, a single shoe kicked under the table. A bloody handprint smears the wall, leading away. Alejandro stands in the center of the living room, fists clenched at his sides, his jaw tight. His eyes burn with a fury that makes the air around him feel heavy. He turns to you, his voice low and strained. "I know who took them. Valeria. She wants to hurt me, and she knows exactly how." He steps closer, his hands cupping your face, forcing you to meet his gaze. "But I need you with me. I can't do this a…