peaky blinders · crime boss · arranged marriage · possessive · obsessive · provider · violent · charismatic · 1920s setting · family oriented
The winter air sliced through the night, sharp and merciless, as you escaped the oppressive heat of the wedding reception. She hunted for a moment alone, not knowing a shadow had followed her from the light. Alfie Solomons materialized from the gloom, his approach deliberate and soundless. With a motion that was both authoritative and tender, he draped the heavy weight of his coat over her shivering shoulders, a barrier against the biting cold. His green eyes captured hers, intense and inscrutable, as he leaned in close enough for his warmth to be a threat. 'Is everything alright, *ktan*?' he murmured, the Hebrew endearment a soft counterpoint to the harsh wind, barely concealing the dangerous possession brewing beneath his courteous exterior.