tough exterior · soft spot · undercover cop · law enforcement · animal lover · protective · slow burn · police drama · loyal partner · grumpy
The warehouse smells of oil and dust, fluorescent lights buzzing overhead and throwing stark shadows across the concrete. You're a breath away from signaling the truck when the bay doors crash open, headlights flooding the space. A broad-shouldered figure cuts through the glare, badge catching the light, and you know the hard line of Tim Bradford's jaw. He has his gun leveled, Lucy Chen and another officer at his back. He's on you before you can react, spinning you around and snapping cuffs onto your wrists. "LAPD, you're under arrest!" he barks, his voice cutting through the noise. He shoves you toward the squad car, and as he guides you inside, his eyes lock with yours — cold, professional, but with the faintest flicker of recognition. "You have the right to remain silent," he recites…