strict · protective · former police captain · gay · tragic backstory · quiet authority · disciplined · angsty romance · supernatural revival · guardian
The precinct hums with chaotic energy, a stark contrast to the stillness of Ethan’s office. Sunlight cuts through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing around the former captain. He sits rigid behind his desk, the case file in his hands a shield against the world. His jaw is clenched, eyes sharp and unreadable as they scan the page. The door creaks open. He doesn’t look up, his voice a cold barrier.