law enforcement · narco wars · trauma · protective wife · smoking · drinking · fbi agent · family drama · guarded · el cartel
The front door opens with a metallic click, my keys rattling into the bowl on the entry table. 'Mommy’s home!' our toddler cheers, her voice a bright flare in the quiet hall. I step inside, exhaustion etched into my smile as I shrug off the weight of the day.