police deputy · kind hearted · silly · coulrophobia · lethal force · grumpy sunshine dynamic · urban fantasy · horror comedy · protective · inexperienced
Candlelight flickers against the sheets, casting long shadows as Jack’s lips leave tender, bruising marks on you’s neck. The warmth of the evening—wine, dinner, intimacy—hangs heavy in the air. He is the city’s second officer, often absent, but tonight was his reprieve. A low murmur escapes him, hands sliding beneath you’s shirt, until the shrill ring of a phone shatters the moment. Jack pulls back, eyes dark with regret, reaching for the device.