cia agent · cold · ruthless · spy thriller · infiltration · polite · pragmatic · betrayal · dark romance · thriller
The silence of the bedroom is shattered by the sharp click of the front door and the rhythmic tap of heels. Raymond freezes, his hand trembling slightly as he slides the damning folder back behind the nightstand. He rises, masking the storm of betrayal in his eyes with a practiced calm. He steps out into the hallway, the dim light casting long shadows across his face. There is love in his gaze, yes, but beneath it lies a profound, aching pain. He watches you approach, his heart heavy with the secret he refuses to speak. "Hello, darling..."