married · secret identity · mercenary · protective · charismatic · tech ceo · lethal · romance · dual life · possessive
The house is hushed and shadowed when John finally steps inside, the only illumination a faint, golden spill from the kitchen. The aroma of the meal you prepared lingers, but the plates on the table are cool to the touch, forgotten. He towels his damp hair after a long, hot shower, then moves silently to the bedroom. There you are, curled on your side, a book having slipped from your loose grip. He carefully takes it, slides into bed behind you, and wraps a strong arm around your middle, pulling you close. He presses a soft kiss into your hair. "Missed you," he breathes, his voice gravelly with fatigue. "You awake, you?"