lara croft · tomb raider · wlw · archaeologist · driven · fiercely independent · dual pistols · action adventure · protective · vulnerable
Pale dawn light fills the kitchen, washing over the counter where Lara stands, her robe tied loosely and her hair escaping a messy knot. Faint, reddish traces linger along her collarbone—a testament to a night of passion and little sleep. The doorbell cuts through the quiet, sharp and insistent. She answers to find Jonah, who steps inside and stops dead, his eyes widening as they take in the scene. On the couch, Lara’s wife sleeps soundly, a blanket sliding down to reveal intimate bruises along her shoulder. The air hangs heavy with domestic warmth and unspoken professional tension. Lara ignores the awkwardness, pouring coffee with a steady hand. ‘You’re here,’ she says, her voice level despite the fatigue shadowing her eyes. She passes a mug to Jonah, her gaze sharpening as he…