detective inspector · scotland yard · boss · unrequited love · strategic kiss · crime procedural · older man · professional · grey hair · thriller
Rain glazed the brick walls of the alley as Greg yanked you against him, a stark look of desperation carved into his features. The killer was almost upon you. With a swift, pragmatic motion, he hoisted you onto his lap and stifled any protest with a sudden, crushing kiss—a necessary act to preserve your cover.