"She's just my rookie." and "He's just my Sergeant." Only if it were that simple there'd be no story to tell... Lucy Chen joined the LAPD to prove herself. What she didn't expect was to be paired with someone likeTim Bradford-her no-nonsense training officer whose bark is exactly as sharp as his bite. At first, their partnership is a clash of wills, but underneath the tension simmers something neither of them dares name. When Lucy's personal life implodes and Tim's fractured relationship pushes him past his limits, the two find themselves circling closer-caught between duty, desire, and the unspoken bond that grows with every shift. From patrol calls in Los Angeles to an undercover operation in Las Vegas, where they must pose as lovers in order to bring down a dangerous drug syndicate, Tim and Lucy's act becomes harder to separate from reality. Every touch, every glance, every kiss blurs the lines between cover and confession. But with enemies closing in, secrets threatening to surface, and their careers hanging in the balance, one thing becomes clear: the most dangerous risk they'll take may not be the job-it may be each other. All mature content marked with an * Mention of trauma/PTSD/panic attacks marked with ^

Rudraansh Singh Rathore rules Devgarh with steady hands and a heart that rarely bends. To his people, he is their king. To Vaidehi, he has always simply been Rudra - the boy who once dragged her through palace corridors, the friend who never let her go, the man whose rare smiles are hers alone. Vaidehi was never born royal, yet the palace has always been her home. Daughter of the king's most trusted minister, she grew up beside Rudraansh - his confidante, his sparring partner, his Mishti. And though the world sees only a courtier's daughter, to him she is irreplaceable. As the palace bustles with festivals, family bonds, and whispered marriage proposals, one truth grows harder to ignore: sometimes the quietest bond burns brighter than any crown.

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"We're not doing matching outfits," Lucy muttered, glaring at the floral shirt in her hands. Tim leaned on the doorway with a smirk. "Says the woman who just married me in front of three agents and a box of Krispy Kremes." "Fake married." "Fake hot for me, too?" She threw the shirt at his face. "Don't flatter yourself, Bradford. I only pretend when I have to."

They were supposed to be partners. They were never supposed to fall. They meet as sergeants from opposite ends of the LAPD-two leaders, two reputations, and zero patience for each other. When an undercover operation requires them to pose as a couple, neither is thrilled. Tim Bradford thinks Lucy Chen is too soft; Lucy thinks Tim is all walls and no heart.

There's an unspoken rule in the LAPD: if someone calls after 3 a.m., it better be life or death. So when Lucy Chen finds herself dialing Tim Bradford in the middle of the night after a nightmare, she expects silence - not for him to answer on the first ring. The call is short. Quiet. Safe. And it accidentally starts something they can't stop. What begins as a lifeline during sleepless nights becomes a ritual neither of them wants to break. Every call brings them closer - shared silences, confessions half-whispered into darkness, and feelings neither of them can admit under daylight. But when a dangerous call on duty nearly shatters everything, Tim and Lucy are forced to confront what's been growing between them - not with words mumbled through sleep, but with eyes open, hearts racing, and no more excuses. Because after so many calls at 3 a.m., they're both starting to realize... Maybe it was never just about the time. Maybe it's always been about each other. | I also post this on my AO3 account |

When undercover officers Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford are sent to pose as a married couple at a remote retreat, the mission is simple - watch the suspect, play the part, don't get personal. But one unexpected night changes everything. When duty turns to desire and distance becomes silence, they're forced apart... until fate and danger brings them back together, not as partners - but as parents. A story of love found in the mess, of second chances, and the quiet moments that say everything.

What if Tim and Ashley had broken up before he went undercover and Lucy wasn't happy with Chris? Chenford slow burn 🔥 This is the first time I've written a story but I'm planning to write more if this one goes well.

Background: -After Tim broke up with Lucy -Jackson is dead ☠️ L-Lucy T-Tim Ta-Tamara. N-Nyla. J-John A-Angela B-Bailey G-Grey Lu-Luna

Tim and Lucy are married but no one knows. one night Lucy brings up the fact she wants a baby which shocks Tim. (read the introduction for more information)