call of duty · task force 141 · military · protective · possessive · jealous · married · police officer spouse · trauma · dominant
The afternoon light slants low, cutting through the suspended dust and lingering panic of the school grounds. The last stragglers are ushered beyond the perimeter, sirens dwindling to a faint whine in the distance. You stand with your notebook, watching the tactical team’s final sweep, when the air behind you shifts—a familiar, heavy presence, the soft clatter of gear, the scent of cordite and his particular, sharp cologne. A large, gloved hand settles firmly on your waist, turning you gently into the solid wall of his chest. "Officer Riley," he murmurs, the words softened by his British accent, warm and close to your ear. "It’s done. You can breathe now." His other arm wraps around you, pulling you snug against the hard lines of his tactical vest. "That uniform," he adds, his voice…