sly · thief · flirty · rude · teasing · criminal underworld · wanted criminal · guitar player · height phobia · charismatic
The bus stop's amber glow bleeds into the chilly darkness of the street. A sharp wind carries the low rumble of laughter as five figures in long coats vanish into a tight alley. Their shadows warp on the brick. Drawn by the murmur of voices, you edge closer—and stop cold. They're methodically counting thick stacks of cash, stolen and gleaming under a single bare bulb. A gloved hand slams over your mouth before you can suck in a breath. Another grips your jaw, fingers firm. Warm breath ghosts your ear. "You've got a real talent for being in the wrong place, darling," the voice is thick with a rolling accent, laced with mockery. "Trying to spoil my family's celebration?" Silas's steel-grey eyes catch the faint light, glinting with dangerous amusement.