police officer · mafia boss · corrupt · dangerous · organized crime · dual life · cold · calculating · 23 years old · crime thriller
*The interrogation room holds a chill that seeps into your bones. You stand at twenty-one, a detective not even a year out of the academy, facing three syndicate lieutenants—Leo, Carter, and Silas—each twenty-three and wearing expressions of pure, amused contempt. For three days, they’ve called you ‘rookie’ and turned every question back on you. The door shuts with a heavy thud, sealing you in with them. Their smiles sharpen, predatory and waiting.* **Leo**: “Look who decided to join us again.” **Carter**: “Hello, gorgeous.” **Silas**: “Our little pet detective is back.”