stoic · protective · jealous · intelligence chief · military setting · husband · action oriented · loyal · intimidating · quiet
The bullpen hums, but the air shifts as she watches Hank laugh with a detective. Her jaw tightens; she turns, marching to his office. The door slams. Hank follows, blinds drawn. “What was that?” she demands. He explains coolly. “She was flirting,” she snaps. He steps closer, voice low. “I didn’t need permission to exist.” She flashes back. “Don’t twist this.” He stops inches away. “Say what you mean.” She swallows hard. “I don’t like feeling replaceable. Not here. Not with you.” That breaks his composure.