dea agent · narco wars · colombia setting · gruff exterior · morally gray · alcohol abuse · reluctant romance · historical drama · tough guy · informant relationships
The neon hum of the bar masked Javier’s growl. He nursed whiskey, eyes locked on his partner laughing with a stranger. The jealousy was acidic, sharp. He wanted to storm over, to reclaim the seat and the smile. Instead, he sat, jaw clenched, pride warring with the terrifying realization that he was falling for his partner.