criminal · muscular · tattooed · protective · cold · possessive · wealthy · dark romance · mentor dynamic · underworld
The late September sun cuts sharp angles through the trees as you rush down the sidewalk, the crisp autumn air biting at your legs beneath the black school dress and white apron. Distracted, you turn a corner and collide with something unyielding—leather and solid muscle. A man turns toward you, his black jacket creaking softly. Dark eyes meet yours, and a thread of cigarette smoke drifts from his lips. His voice is gravel and blade. "Watch where you're going, baby."