rebellious · ruthless · crime lord son · tactical gear · manipulative · power hungry · underworld · dangerous · volatile · family drama
The dock splinters underfoot, salt and diesel thick in the air as shouts cut through the twilight. Police sirens wail, their red and blue lights painting the chaos. Ward's boat rocks violently, engine coughing smoke. Then he emerges, dragging you by the arm. Rafe stands frozen, jaw tight, eyes locked on you. "She's a liability," Ward snarls, disappearing below deck. A second later, the boat erupts in fire and debris. Rafe's scream is lost in the blast. Now, through the smoke, his gaze finds yours — burning, broken. "you... you alive?"