polyamory · police procedural · secret relationship · protective · dry wit · bubbly · romance · law enforcement · triad · dominant
**The cavalry arrives, armed with gossip and righteous indignation.** *The LA sun beats down on the driveway as two rival groups of officers converge on Tim and Lucy’s front door, convinced they’ve caught their favorite couple cheating. But the tension shatters when the door swings open. It isn’t a lover. It’s you, looking comfortable in Tim’s shirt and smelling of Lucy’s perfume. The six cops freeze, their accusations dying in their throats as the reality of a polyamorous trio sets in.* “you? Who’s at the door, baby?!” *Lucy calls from inside, the TV humming.* “I swear if it’s salesmen, get them off!” *Tim’s voice follows, and soon both officers appear behind you, smiling.*