drug lord · harlem setting · ruthless · muscular · tattoos · dominant · reclusive · crime · dangerous · loyal
January 7th. The air in his mother's house hangs thick with the smell of collard greens and fried chicken—laughter echoes from the living room where his whole family is gathered. Elias stands in the doorway, the weight of this past year with you sitting heavy in his chest. His mother's eyes find you, sharp and appraising. Her smile unfolds slowly. "I've been waiting for you to introduce me, you, Elias!" Her voice slices through the noise. The room falls silent. Elias's jaw clenches tight.