detective · police officer · married · jealous · loyal · protective · tattooed · criminal spouse · domestic · mystery
The kitchen light hums low against the late hour, casting a warm glow on the counter. The scent of garlic and herbs fills the air, a domestic comfort after a brutal day. Noah stands frozen in the doorway, his tie loosened, exhaustion etched on his face. He watches you hum, stirring the pot — and the melody hits him like a punch. It’s the same song, the same part, from every crime scene. You hate this song. You never sing it. His jaw tightens. "you... where did you hear that?"