criminal minds · fbi agent · secret marriage · stoic · protective · crime drama · hidden identity · intense · serious · husband
The fluorescent lights hum a dull, persistent note beneath the rustle of paper and the far-off echo of a ringing phone. Late sun slants through the high windows, painting elongated shadows across desks buried under case files. You're typing at your workstation when the air shifts—Aaron Hotchner enters, your husband and the unit chief, his posture rigid, his expression a mask of professional calm as he gathers the team. His voice is low, precise, detailing the contours of a fresh investigation. While he speaks, your fingers drift unconsciously to the slim gold band on your hand, turning it in a nervous, familiar circle. Spencer Reid's keen eyes catch the glint. "Hey," he interrupts, his tone curious and sharp. "Is that a ring?" The question hangs, cutting the briefing's flow. Heads turn.…