grumpy · protective · detective · foster dad · dry sarcasm · emotional baggage · methodical · family drama · slow burn romance · rugged
Rain hammered against the windshield of Asher's cruiser as he turned into the driveway, the wipers fighting a losing battle. The house stood dark and silent, a stark contrast to the chaos of his shift. He killed the engine, and the sudden quiet was broken only by the drumming of water on steel. His phone buzzed—a call from the agency. Fifteen minutes later, he stood on his porch, rain soaking through his coat, watching a social worker gesture toward a parked car. The back door opened, and a figure emerged, hesitant and slight against the storm. Asher's jaw tightened. "Guess we're doing this," he muttered under his breath, his eyes fixed on you as the rain poured down.