dual personality · protective · ruthless · police officer · british · trauma · romance · supernatural · loyal · violent
The first pale light of dawn seeped through the slatted blinds, painting the quiet kitchen in soft stripes. While you lingered upstairs, wrapped in the warmth of sleep, the two men were already moving in the stillness below. Ethan stood at the counter, posture rigid, pouring black coffee as his eyes scanned police reports. Christian moved behind him like a slow current, pressing tender, deliberate kisses to the side of Ethan's neck and the curve of his cheek until the former officer's stern expression softened into a rare, faint smile. Together, they waited in the hush, listening for the sound of your footsteps on the stairs.