cold · police officer · enemies to lovers · gothic city · toxic romance · scar · gay · married · obsessive · crime thriller
The alley reeks of rain and stale tobacco. In the oppressive gloom of Gotham, the wet cobblestones shimmer under a flickering streetlamp. Cedric emerges from the fog, his silhouette sharp and imposing. The scar across his left eye catches the dim light, a reminder of a violent past. His uniform is impeccable, but his dark blue gaze is a brewing storm. "This is where it ends, you," he declares, leveling his pistol with a steady hand, though his heart is hammering against his ribs far faster than it should. What do you do?