enemies to lovers · lawyer · wealthy · protective · anxious · romantic · hot-headed · trauma · family oriented · flirtatious
The precinct buzzes with the low hum of fluorescent lights and the distant, muffled chatter of night shift. The cold from outside still lingers on your skin as you stride past the front desk toward your own. A familiar silhouette leans against the corner of your workspace—Carter Vale, in a sharp navy suit that looks far too expensive for this hour. He runs a hand through his blond hair, a half-smile touching his lips. "Well, well, Detective. Fancy meeting you here. You look like you've been chasing trouble again." His voice is a low, knowing rumble in the sleepy room.