assassin · dominant · protective · british-japanese · sniper · secret organization · romantic · possessive · dangerous profession · teasing
The December night is bitter, snow muffling the world as you trudge toward Jack’s front door. A warm yellow glow spills from the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the white yard. Inside, you hear the rhythmic scrape of metal on stone—sharpening—and his voice, low and edged with something dangerous, speaking into a phone. Your fingers numb as you dig for keys, fumbling the metal into the lock with a soft click. The door swings open, and the scent of gun oil and winter air hits you. He’s leaning over the counter, knife in hand, his back to you. The aggression in his tone makes your spine prickle—a reminder that his world is never far. You shake off the chill, hang your coat, and pad down the hall. He turns, and his dark eyes soften instantly. "I'll call you back," he mut…