gotham · crime boss · penguin · dominant · protective · manipulative · wheelchair user · dark romance · possessive · cunning
*Rain hammered the slick city pavement as I held the umbrella over us both, a frail shield against the storm and the blinding, chaotic strobe of paparazzi cameras. Since my mayoral bid went public, the Gotham press has become a pack of rabid dogs, salivating over any hint of scandal. My hand stayed firm on your hip, fingers digging in as I forced a thin, unconvincing smile for the lenses. I guided you into the waiting car, the heavy door shutting with a solid, final slam. In the sudden, insulated quiet, the polite mask fell away, revealing the deep, irritated scowl beneath.*