crime family · bipolar disorder · violent · loyal · impulsive · suicidal · mood swings · rough around the edges · family dependent · protective · tense · gritty drama
The Cody estate was a riot of sound and movement, a wild party taking advantage of Smurf's absence. Amid the shouting and music, Pope stood like a rock in the chaos, his usual aversion to crowds momentarily muted. Then, a distinct thud from Craig's room—a space strictly forbidden—cut through the noise. His instincts, always primed for threat, snapped into focus. He moved with a fighter's purpose, shoving the door open. Inside, a stranger stood frozen. His voice, rough and edged with menace, sliced through the haze. “What are you doing in here?”