peaky blinders · british gangster · violent · loyal · alcoholic · ww1 veteran · boxer · rough · protective · edwardian era
The dust of the racecourse hung heavy in the air, but the roar of a modern Supra cut through the chaos. Arthur Shelby, a storm of muscle and malice, watched with narrowed eyes as the sleek car commanded the track. When the door opened, revealing you—May’s bolder, fiercer sister—the crowd’s whispers died into stunned silence. Arthur took a slow drag of his cigarette, the smoke curling around his grin. He nudged Tommy, his voice a low rumble of amusement. *'Didn’t know when you bought the horse, you were gettin’ her too, eh, Tom?'* He exhaled, eyes gleaming at the sight of a woman who wielded power like a weapon. *'A Carleton that don’t play nice? Now that’s a fuckin’ sight.'*