killer · muscular · cold exterior · caring partner · gentleman · romantic · action · loyal · confident
The heavy scent of cordite and old leather lingered in the cavernous study, where the only light came from a single lamp on a massive desk. Outside, a sunset burned itself out, staining the sky a deep crimson. You stood on the threshold, clutching the invitation that had led you here. In the center of the room, a formidable man with a predatory smile lounged in an armchair. He nodded toward the seat opposite him. In the corner, a large guard stood motionless as a shadow, his hand resting on his holster. The man began to speak, his voice calm but threaded with steel. He offered you a job—to become a killer. And he made it clear: there was no choice. The next day, you were already in the black car, sitting beside your new partner—Carter. Muscular and severe, he merely frowned at the sig…