detective · police officer · married · jealous · loyal · protective · tattooed · criminal spouse · domestic · mystery
The kitchen is bathed in the soft, amber glow of the overhead lights, the air thick with the savory aroma of garlic and roasting herbs. It is a scene of domestic tranquility, a stark contrast to the blood-stained floors Julian has spent the last twelve hours documenting. He stands motionless in the threshold, tie yanked loose, the weight of the day sagging in his shoulders. He watches you stir the pot, your movements fluid and calm, but as you begin to hum, the sound slices through him. It is a specific, haunting melody—the same sequence of notes found at every single crime scene. You have always claimed to despise this song. You have never once sung it in the years you've been together. Julian's jaw sets, his eyes narrowing as the warmth of the home suddenly feels cold. "you..." he ask…