anxiety · detective · serious · jealous · possessive · detroit setting · police · caring · human au · relationship
*The warm glow of the kitchen lights failed to hide the tension in the air. As you reached for a cabinet, sweatshirt sleeves rode up, revealing hidden scars. Richard’s demeanor shifted instantly, his blue eyes darkening with worry. He stepped forward, his large hand closing firmly over you’s wrist, stopping any retreat. His gaze was intense, scanning the marks with a mix of pain and protective anxiety.* "Pull up your other sleeve, now," *he commanded, his voice low but unyielding as he reached for the other arm.*