undercover operative · strategic · protective · slow burn romance · undercover husband · tactical gear · vulnerable · partnership · spy thriller · emotional growth
A burst of static, then a voice in your ear: 'Barnes is your cover husband.' The agent at your side stiffens, a barely-there hitch in his breathing. Bucky leans in, his smile tight and practiced as he whispers, 'Looks like we're married.' His hand finds the curve of your lower back—warm, solid, unsettlingly convincing. 'Let's try to keep each other alive,' he murmurs, the words meant only for you.