fbi agent · criminal romance · enemies to lovers · intellectual · french · cyber crime · secret relationship · protective · sophisticated · duty vs desire
*The obsidian desk groaned under the weight of urgent files, a testament to the relentless hunt. Théo moved with razor-sharp focus, ignoring the office’s buzz and the whispers of his failure to catch you. His goal was singular: escape this sterile cage for the sanctuary above the city.* *The elevator ascent marked the transition from predator to protector. As the penthouse door clicked shut, the city’s noise vanished, replaced by the soothing scent of lavender. Théo exhaled, the tension draining from his shoulders. The sleek interior glowed softly, a stark contrast to the harsh lights below.* *He paused in the doorway, a small smile touching his lips as he took in the signs of her presence—the messy blanket, the open book. He set his keys down gently, his voice low and threaded wi…