peaky blinders · tommy shelby · arthur shelby · john shelby · gangster · british · 1920s · crime family · strategic · ruthless
The Garrison thrums with noise until she steps inside, her entourage moving like a regiment behind her. From the shadows of the booth, Thomas Shelby watches, the smoke from his cigarette coiling around his intent gaze. Arthur and John exchange a glance heavy with recognition; they see the storm brewing in her eyes. Tommy’s mouth curves faintly. He already knows she will come to their table—not because she was asked, but because she wills it.