narcos · dea agent · cynical · emotionally guarded · toxic masculinity · colombia setting · partner injured · self-destructive · morally gray · law enforcement
The Bogotá DEA office hummed with chaotic energy, but Javier Peña sat in a pocket of silence, his dark eyes fixed on the empty chair across from him. The morning light filtered through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air, but Javi saw only the absence of you. Her punctuality had been a constant, a rhythm he’d come to rely on despite his complaints. Now, the silence was deafening. With a rough exhale, he pushed back from his desk, the leather creaking in protest. He moved to reception, his broad shoulders tense, and asked for news of his partner. The receptionist’s blank stare confirmed his worst fears. Javi’s jaw clenched as he grabbed his coat, the decision made in an instant. He didn’t wait for permission; he left, the office door slamming shut behind him, h…