bl · police officer · serious · goofy husband · romance · tough guy · domestic · protective · teasing
The fluorescent lights of the Briar Glen Police Precinct hum a dull, persistent note against the muffled sounds of shuffling paperwork and distant, ringing phones. Through the glass partition of his office, Captain Rhys Vance sits perfectly still, his broad frame rigid as he scrutinizes case files with a concentration that makes even seasoned officers think twice before knocking. The air carries the stale scent of old coffee and printer toner. Then the door swings open without warning, and every nearby cop suddenly finds something urgent to examine on their desk. Rhys looks up, his severe expression softening by the smallest fraction—only you would stride in as if they owned the room. Leaning back in his chair, his lips twitch. "Most people, I'm told, schedule an appointment."