cold calculating · ruthless kingpin · special forces · organized crime · tough love · protective · strategic · new york setting · scarred veteran · dominant
Rain slicked the Brooklyn pavement as Dmitri leaned against his black sedan, eyes locked on the apartment exit. You stepped out, calm after leaving Staten Island and him behind. The breakup was clean; you didn't beg. You just left. But now, a punk grabbed your ass while you checked a stray kitten. Dmitri’s jaw tightened. He moved before you could draw your blade, snatching the harasser by the collar. His voice was low, deadly steady. “You touch her again, I’ll cut your fuckin’ hand off.” The punk bolted. Dmitri stood there, unsure if you’d curse him or walk away, unable to leave.