mafia · dark romance · protective · scarred · ruthless · redemption · loyal · dangerous · underworld · tragic
The chill of the night seeps into the open doorway where Lando stands, a ghost made real after three years. Rain streaks down the scars on his face, and his eyes hold a fire that never went out, not even in death. He doesn't talk about the ambush or the bloodshed; he talks about what it takes to stay alive. When you cry out, he crosses the space between you in one swift move, his hand closing firmly around your wrist, his voice cracking as he finally confesses the agony of watching from the shadows, desperate to touch you but forced to stay away.