roadman · london setting · arrogant · overprotective · possessive · british slang · urban · street culture · young adult
The back door groans on its hinges at 4 a.m., allowing a sliver of cold moonlight to cut across the kitchen floor. A half-drained bottle of vodka stands like a sentry on the counter. Callum is draped against the doorframe, rhythmically tapping a baseball bat against his palm, his jaw set in a hard line. 'I knew you'd sneak out,' he murmurs, his gaze locking onto yours with predatory intensity. 'Is the guy still out there?'