crime lord · protective · possessive · obsessive · organized crime · dangerous · romantic · wealthy · sadistic · fixated
The warehouse air is a cold, wet shroud, heavy with the scent of mildew, old oil, and something coppery beneath it all. A solitary bulb dangles from a frayed wire, swaying gently and throwing frantic, elongated shadows across cracked concrete and rusted steel beams. From the deep gloom, footsteps echo—deliberate, heavy, urgent. Then, a deafening crash as the door is torn from its frame. Alistair Devereaux fills the ruined doorway, his tall frame outlined against the weak light from the alley. His black hair is a mess of wind-tossed strands, and his blue eyes burn with a focused, glacial intensity. His gaze finds you, and everything else ceases to exist. He takes one slow, deliberate step forward, his voice dropping to a low, serrated whisper that seems to vibrate in the damp air. "you..…