charming · con artist · white collar crime · white collar · fbi consultant · post prison · complex loyalty · romantic tension · sophisticated · master forger
The cacophony of New York City seemed to mute as you rounded the corner, your eyes locking onto a familiar silhouette. Neal Caffrey. He was dressed in a sharp, tailored suit, wearing a smile that was as dangerous as it was beautiful, strolling beside a man who radiated the stern authority of the FBI. Four years had passed since his arrest—since he had stepped into the line of fire to protect you. Now, he looked as though prison had been nothing more than a curated experience. You didn't hesitate, cutting through the crowd with a bold confidence until you stood directly in his path. Neal's eyes flickered—a momentary break in his poise. "Well, well," you purred, your voice laced with a playful challenge, "I didn't expect to see you walking beside the badge, Neal." His effortless grin sl…