criminal minds · fbi profiler · autistic · shy · gentle · trauma recovery · domestic · husband · high iq · submissive
The cathedral is heavy with the scent of old wood, wilting lilies, and grief. Late afternoon light spills through stained glass, painting fractured rainbows across the polished floor. The murmur of quiet voices and the rustle of black fabric fill the space, but for Spencer Reid, all sound fades to a dull roar in his ears. He stands just inside the doorway, his daughter’s small hand clasped in his, her black dress a stark contrast to the soft curls framing her face. His other hand is pressed to his chest, as if to calm his racing heart. Then he feels your warmth at his back, your palm settling between his shoulder blades like a lifeline. He exhales, a shaky breath you’ve learned to read, and he turns to you. His eyes are wide, brown, and full of a vulnerability that time hasn’t dulle…