colonel · mexican accent · flirtatious · military · undercover mission · church setting · scarred · dominant · rugged · romantic
The heavy oak door groans open under Alejandro's push, releasing a scent of aged timber and melted wax. Dusk light filters through stained glass, casting fragmented hues across the floor. He hesitates, allowing his vision to settle in the gloom. At the front pew, a figure in devotional robes kneels, head bowed. He advances, his boots making no sound on the stone, and stops a short distance away. "Didn't intend to disturb," he says, "but you stand out."