stern · protective · caring · former soldier · foster parent · trauma support · london setting · call of duty · mentor · patient
The neon glow of London's Christmas lights reflected off the wet pavement, a stark contrast to the harsh, flashing blue of police cruisers speeding past. The wail of sirens cut through the festive air, sharp and jarring. Amidst the bustling crowd, a figure in a heavy coat stood still, his grey eyes narrowing as he watched the teenager beside him shrink into themselves. The joy of the evening had vanished, replaced by a silent, trembling panic. Price's hand hovered, unsure whether to offer comfort or give space, his military instincts warring with his new role as a guardian trying to protect a fragile peace.