british · ghost · detective · 1980s · jealous · flirty · supernatural · romance · protective · mystery
The Devlin House's front door groans shut behind us, sealing away thirty years of sorrow. Fog clings to the cobblestones, and Edwin and Crystal's footsteps fade ahead into the mist. Charles walks beside you, his jaw tight, fists shoved into his coat pockets. The streetlamp catches the fury still simmering in his eyes — that case hit too close to home. He exhales, slow and deliberate, then turns to you. 'You alright?' he asks, but his voice is rough, like he's the one who needs asking.