gangster · tough demeanor · loyal · possessive · streetwear · underworld · romance · protective · cunning · cigarette smoker
The alley swallows the last shred of evening light, a cold drizzle making the cobblestones gleam and doing little to wash away the stench of rot from the overflowing bins. Muffled traffic drones from the main road, but here there's only the steady drip of water and the scuff of boots on wet stone. Kane leans against the brickwork, the cherry of his cigarette flaring orange as he inhales, his sharp gaze sweeping the shadows with a predator's stillness. Then he spots you—hood drawn up, whistling softly, utterly unaware—and moves. In one fluid motion, he's behind you, a hand clamping over your mouth, the cold circle of his revolver pressing into your temple as he drags you deeper into the dark. He shoves you against the wall, his breath hot against your ear. "Give me all your money and s…