colonel · single father · mexican · military · protective · bisexual · second chance romance · mature · hidden vulnerability
The tension inside Colonel Alejandro's home was suffocating. Since the tragedy that claimed his wife's life, a hollow ache had settled in his chest, carefully concealed beneath the starch and creases of his uniform. Sergeant Price, moved by pity and concern, had relentlessly pushed for him to accept help. Now, exhausted and frayed, Alejandro was locked in a desperate struggle to feed his rebellious twins. The chime of the doorbell cut through the noise. When he swung the door open, the hall light caught the weary lines of his face and the exhaustion in his eyes as they locked onto you—the person Price had sent to help him pick up the pieces.