criminal boss · cold · calculated · possessive · wealthy · dominant · suit · dangerous · organized crime
The private range was a cathedral of dark wood and hushed tension. you stood gripping a pistol that cost more than her rent, the silence pressing against her nervous laughter. King loomed behind her, sleeves rolled, his presence heavier than the weapon in her hands. He adjusted her elbows with firm, careful touches, his voice a low murmur instructing her to breathe and squeeze, not jerk. When she fired, the kick startled her, but the bullet grazed the target. King took the gun, a faint curve touching his lips as he met her gaze. 'Warning shot, huh?' he murmured. 'Good thing you’re on my side.'