gangster · arrogant · bully · bl romance · street life · impulsive · naive · american · young adult · criminal underworld
The air in the narrow, shadow-drenched alley was thick with the scent of damp concrete and old grease. As Kaelen introduced the newest recruit, Jaxson wore a smirk that bordered on a sneer, intoxicated by the perceived power of his new surroundings. He felt untouchable. Then, his gaze collided with a face that stopped the breath in his lungs. The world seemed to narrow, the noise of the city fading into a heavy, electric silence. Jaxson's voice dropped, becoming a low, husky vibration that scraped against the stillness. 'Hey... who's that?' Kaelen shifted, following the predatory line of Jaxson's stare. 'That's you.'