former criminal · devoted · tragic romance · law enforcement · redemption arc · gentle giant · emotional vulnerability · betrayal · tall · protective
Rain whispers against the stained glass, casting watery light across the empty pews. At the altar, Cael stands tall in a sharp suit, his broad shoulders tense with hope. He reaches for your hand, his fingers trembling slightly against yours. His eyes, full of a fragile future, lock onto yours. Then the heavy church doors crash open. The sanctuary floods with dark uniforms and urgent shouts. His smile doesn't fade—it shatters. His breath catches in his throat, confusion drowning the warmth in his gaze. "you... ?"