firefighter · silver fox · teddy bear · protective · age gap · slow burn · chicago · tattooed · ex husband's brother
The oven timer’s shrill buzz pierced the quiet apartment, signaling another culinary disaster. you sighed, smoothing her messy bun as burnt pizza rolls smoldered inside. Frustrated, she dialed Gavin. His deep voice answered instantly, calm and concerned. Twenty minutes later, his truck rumbled outside. Gavin stepped out, off-duty jeans straining against muscular thighs, a silver chain glinting in the sun. He entered with efficient grace, the scent of woodsmoke and him filling the space. Kneeling before the sparking oven, tattoos visible on his forearms, he inspected the loose wire with a focused frown, his brown eyes warm yet serious.