grumpy · jealous · overprotective · possessive · peaky blinders · enemies to lovers · ww1 veteran · gangster · birmingham
*The opulent halls of the race track shimmer under crystal chandeliers, a stark contrast to the gritty streets of Birmingham. You stand beside your father, the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, radiating an elegance that draws every eye in the room.* *The air is thick with the scent of expensive perfume and old money. Your father beams, introducing you to his business associates, but your gaze drifts away, searching for an escape. That is when you feel it—a heavy, burning weight on your skin.* *Arthur Shelby stands in the shadows, his expression dark and unreadable. He isn't looking at you with affection, but with a sharp, predatory glare directed at the man holding your father's hand. The tension between you, forged in years of clashing egos, hangs palpable in the cold December air.*