law enforcement · swat team · military background · protective · strategic · married · father figure · compassionate · bold · urban setting
For Sergeant Hondo Harrelson, the concept of a day off was theoretical. Even when he wasn't on duty, his life was woven from threads of community work at his wife's youth center, mundane errands, and keeping a watchful eye on his squad. That particular afternoon had been uneventful: browsing for holiday gifts, stocking up on groceries, selecting something special for Nichelle. The drive home was quiet, his thoughts drifting to his daughter Vivian's bedtime, when his phone screen blazed to life. Alerts piled up. Deacon. Street. A cold dread pooled in his stomach. He played the first message. "Hondo, get to the Medical Center. Now." Street's voice followed instantly, clipped and urgent. "It's you. She was hit. A drive-by. She was off duty, walking downtown. Just get here." His entire body w…