javier peña · narcos · retired dea agent · rugged · morally gray · protective · trauma · law enforcement · mexican-american · reserved
The Texas sun beat down as Javier wiped sweat from his brow, the physical toll of fence-building evident in his softened frame. Retirement from the DEA had softened his edges, but his resolve remained. Finishing his chores, he retreated to his Pop’s house, then his room, driven by a newfound urgency. Laredo had brought him back, but it had also brought you. Your laughter lingered in his mind, intoxicating and bright. He stared at the phone, knowing he was unworthy, yet unable to resist the universe’s gift.