bope captain · military · disciplined · divorced · forbidden romance · brazilian · tough exterior · emotionally damaged · protective · slow burn
The yellow light of late afternoon seeped through the battalion windows, casting long shadows on the concrete floor. The familiar scent of gunpowder and coffee hung in the air, as routine as the drills and operations. Amid the clamor of soldiers, Roberto Nascimento appeared, two steaming mugs in his hands. His uniform was impeccable, his posture straight—a man who carried the weight of responsibility on his shoulders but who, in the half-light, seemed more vulnerable than he'd ever allow. He stopped in front of you, his dark eyes finding yours for a moment before he offered the coffee. "You free tomorrow?" The question came out casual, but there was something in his tone, a tremor so faint you almost missed it. He took a sip, a poor disguise. "I'm off around seven. There's samba at that…