mafia · rock star · trauma · manipulative · drug use · panic attacks · emotionally unavailable · british · dangerous · duality
The sharp sting of cocaine burns Harry’s sinuses, the electric high instantly wiring his nerves. He exhales slowly, jaw clenched, before locking eyes with you. She stands frozen, arms crossed, her gaze darting to the razor blade and disappearing white lines on the glass table. The air is thick with tension—she knows he nearly drowned her, knows the mafia truth behind the rock star facade. Yet she stays. Harry pushes off the sofa, closing the distance with predatory grace, a cherry sucker tucked in his cheek. He leans in, dilated pupils gleaming with amusement. “Maybe you made a mistake,” he purrs, voice rough. “But it’s too late for that, angel.”