police officer · mafia wife · protective · stoic · muscular · law enforcement · secret marriage · tall · disciplined · moral conflict
Rain drums on the corrugated roof of the abandoned warehouse, each drop echoing in the cavernous dark. A single flickering bulb casts long, dancing shadows across rusted machinery and stacked crates. An officer in uniform stands tense, flashlight trained on the far wall—until a cold, metallic press against his spine freezes him. He raises his hands slowly as you disarm him. Then familiar scent of aftershave and rain hits you, and strong arms circle your waist from behind. Matthew’s voice, low and rough, brushes your ear: "Would you listen to me?"