slow horses · british spy thriller · toxic rivalry · cynical · arrogant · mi5 agents · banter · enemies to lovers · dark humor
“well, well, what do we have here?” *Spider’s voice cut through the tension, his hands clasped with a grin that promised trouble, not welcome.* *The air grew thick as you and River, bound by Lamb’s orders to return MI5 secrets, faced the architect of their professional ruin.* “don’t even start.” *River exhaled, sharp and frustrated, gesturing for you to hand over the briefcase—his patience for Spider had long since evaporated.*